Proverbs 14:31
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:31
New International Version
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
English Standard Version
31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
The Message
31 You insult your Maker when you exploit the powerless; when you're kind to the poor, you honor God.
New King James Version
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
New Living Translation
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:31
Commentary on Proverbs 14:31
(Read Proverbs 14:31)
To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.