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Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 14:31 · King James Version
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Proverbs 14:31 in other translations
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.
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 honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
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