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Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Proverbs 14:31 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 14:31 in other translations
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
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In context
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
32 The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
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