In Proverbs 14:31, the same contrast appears: oppressing the poor insults God, generosity honors Him, reinforcing 14:21.

In Proverbs 28:27, giving to the poor prevents want, while ignoring them brings curses, similar to the blessing on generosity in 14:21.

In Proverbs 19:17, generosity to the poor is lent to God, who repays, providing a reason for the blessing in 14:21.

Proverbs 11:12 also condemns belittling a neighbor, reinforcing that such treatment is foolish and sinful.

Proverbs 17:5 warns against mocking the poor, complementing the call to generosity here.

In Proverbs 11:24, generosity leads to increase, aligning with the blessing on those who give to the poor.

In Proverbs 11:25, blessing others brings enrichment, echoing the principle of generosity in 14:21.

Proverbs 18:3 associates contempt with wickedness, reinforcing the sinfulness of despising others here.

In 1 John 3:17-22, closing heart against a needy brother contradicts love; action in deed brings assurance, mirroring the blessing on generosity.

In James 2:14-16, faith without works neglects the poor, contrasting with the command to be generous in Proverbs.

In Acts 20:35, Paul quotes Jesus: 'more blessed to give than to receive,' directly echoing the blessing on generosity to the poor.

Matthew 25:34-46 shows Jesus rewarding those who fed the hungry and clothed the naked — ultimate blessing on the generous.

Daniel 4:27 advises showing mercy to the oppressed to lengthen prosperity — connects righteousness with care for the needy.

Isaiah 58:7-12 calls for sharing bread with the hungry and housing the poor — a detailed expansion of the same command.

Psalm 112:9 describes giving freely to the poor — directly echoes the generosity blessed here.

Psalm 41:2 adds that the Lord protects and keeps alive those who care for the poor — extending the blessing.

Psalm 41:1 pronounces blessing on those who consider the poor — directly parallel to the blessing on the generous here.

Job 31:13-15 argues for fair treatment based on shared creation, aligning with the command not to despise neighbors.

In Matthew 5:7, Jesus pronounces blessing on the merciful, which includes generosity to the poor, echoing the same promise.

In Matthew 25:35, feeding the hungry and welcoming strangers is caring for Christ, directly embodying generosity to the poor.

In Luke 10:37, the Good Samaritan demonstrates the blessing of being generous to the poor neighbor.

In Deuteronomy 26:12, tithing to the poor ensures they are filled, reflecting the same principle of blessing through generosity.

In Deuteronomy 24:19, leaving harvest for the poor is an act of generosity that brings God's blessing, directly paralleling the proverb.

In Leviticus 25:35, the command to support a poor brother parallels the call to be generous to the poor and avoid despising.

In Luke 18:9, Jesus rebukes those who treat others with contempt, echoing the sin of despising one's neighbor.

In James 2:6, dishonoring the poor is condemned, similar to despising one's neighbor in Proverbs.

In Psalm 22:24, God does not despise the afflicted, contrasting with the sin of despising one's neighbor.

In James 2:5, God chooses the poor as heirs of the kingdom, reinforcing the value of the poor in Proverbs.

In Job 30:25, Job's grief for the needy shows a compassionate heart, similar to the attitude praised here.

In Romans 15:26, the collection for poor saints in Jerusalem exemplifies the generosity to the poor praised here.