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Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
Proverbs 14:31 · Geneva Bible
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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 the people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people commeth the destruction of the Prince.
29 He that is slowe to wrath, is of great wisdome: but he that is of an hastie minde, exalteth follie.
30 A sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
32 The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding, and is knowen in the mids of fooles.
34 Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.
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