Proverbs 14:31

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:31

BSB
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
AKJV
He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
CPDV
Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.
ERV
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.
NHEB
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
SMT
He oppressing the poor reproached him making him: and he honoring him compassionated the needy.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 14:31

HethatoppressethH6231VerbthepoorH1800AdjectivereproachethH2778VerbhisMakerH6213VerbbuthethathonourethH3513VerbhimhathmercyH2603VerbonthepoorH34

Commentary for Proverbs 14:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:31
Summary
Kindness toward vulnerable honors their Creator
Event
Treatment of poor reflects divine respect
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom