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


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.

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 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.