31He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.


In Context

28 In the multitude of people is the king's honor: 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 exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous has hope in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the middle of fools is made known.

Proverbs 14:31 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:31An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.