Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Holman Bible
but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.
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.
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
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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
A calm and peaceful and tranquil heart is life and health to the body,
But passion and envy are like rottenness to the bones.
He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,
But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him.
The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,
But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 17:5
Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker,
And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 22:2
The rich and poor have a common bond;
The Lord is the Maker of them all.
Proverbs 19:17
He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
Job 31:13-16
“If I have despised and rejected the claim of my male or female servants
When they filed a complaint against me,
Psalm 12:5
“Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy,
Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he longs.”
Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins [against God and his fellow man],
But happy [blessed and favored by God] is he who is gracious and merciful to the poor.
Proverbs 22:16
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless],
Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held],
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the sight [of corruption]; for a higher official watches over another official, and there are higher ones over them [looking out for one another].
Matthew 25:40-46
John 12:8
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also.
1 John 3:17-21
But whoever has the
1 John 4:21
And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should also [unselfishly] love his brother and seek the best for him.