Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
New American Standard Bible
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
International Standard Version
Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
A Conservative Version
He who oppresses a poor man reproaches his maker, but he who has mercy on a needy man honors him.
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Amplified
He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.
Bible in Basic English
He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
Darby Translation
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
Julia Smith Translation
He oppressing the poor reproached him making him: and he honoring him compassionated the needy.
King James 2000
He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who oppresses the poor insults him who made him, but he who has mercy on the poor honors him.
Modern King James verseion
He who presses the poor curses his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy upon the poor.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that doth a poor man wrong, blasphemeth his maker; but whoso hath pity of the poor, doth honour unto God.
NET Bible
The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
New Heart English Bible
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
The Emphasized Bible
The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.
Webster
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
World English Bible
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Youngs Literal Translation
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
Themes
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Honor » Those that honor the lord
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » By oppressing, God is reproached
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » God, by oppressing the poor
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:31
Prayers for Proverbs 14:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
30
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 17:5
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 22:2
the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 19:17
and He will give a reward to the lender.
Job 31:13-16
when they made a complaint against me,
Psalm 12:5
and the groaning of the poor,
I will now rise up,” says the Lord.
“I will put the one who longs for it in a safe place.”
Proverbs 14:21
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Proverbs 22:16
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
Proverbs 22:22-23
and don’t crush the oppressed
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see oppression of the poor
Matthew 25:40-46
John 12:8
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
Now as you excel in everything—faith, speech, knowledge,
1 John 3:17-21
If anyone has this world’s goods
1 John 4:21
And we have this command from Him: The one who loves God must also love his brother.