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


In Context

28 A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

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

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.

33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be 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 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.

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.