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Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:31 · New Heart English 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 people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
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