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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.

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American Standard Version

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

Christian Standard Bible

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honors him.

English Standard Version

Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous 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.

New American Standard Bible

One who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

New King James Version

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

New Living Translation

Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.

World English Bible

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