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Proverbs 14:31
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
Proverbs 14:31 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
29 Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
30 A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.
31 An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
32 In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death is the righteous.
33 In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples is a sin-offering.
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