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


In Context

28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.

29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.

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

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

32 The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.

33 In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.

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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:31He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.