Proverbs 14:31
“Hee that oppresseth the poore, reprocheth his Maker: but hee that honoureth him, hath mercy on the poore.”
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Proverbs 14:31 Context
29Hee that is slow to wrath, is of great vnderstanding: but hee that is hasty of spirit, exalteth folly. 30A sound heart, is the life of the flesh: but enuie, the rottennesse of the bones. 31Hee that oppresseth the poore, reprocheth his Maker: but hee that honoureth him, hath mercy on the poore. 32The wicked is driuen away in his wickednes: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding: but that which is in the midst of fooles, is made knowen.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
- King James Version
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
- Basic English Bible
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
- Darby Bible
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
- Webster's Bible
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
- World English Bible
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:31
14:31 His maker - Whose image the poor man bears, by whose providence he is made poor, and who hath declared himself to be their protector and avenger.