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That despiseth his neighbour; that doth not pity and relieve the poor, as this is explained in the next clause; the word neighbour being here generally taken for any man, as it is most commonly used in Scripture; which not relieving him proceeds from a contempt of his person.
Sinneth; and therefore shall be punished for his inhumanity, which is opposed to his being happy in the next clause.
That hath mercy; that showeth his compassion by his bounty and relief.
Happy is he; he doth a worthy action, and shall be blessed in his deed.