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Proverbs 14:31

World English Bible

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

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Proverbs 14:31 in other translations

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

Proverbs 14:31 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:31 in context

  1. 29He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
  2. 30The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.
  3. 31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
    but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
  4. 32The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
    but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
  5. 33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
    and is even made known in the inward part of fools.