Verse 31

Proverbs 14:31

King James Version

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Original Language Text
hebrew
עֹ֣שֵֽׁק דָּ֭ל חֵרֵ֣ף עֹשֵׂ֑/הוּ וּ֝/מְכַבְּד֗/וֹ חֹנֵ֥ן אֶבְיֽוֹן
English Translation
One who oppresses the poor insults his Maker, but one who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
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Chapter 14 Context
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. Focus ↗
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth... Focus ↗
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. Focus ↗
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Focus ↗
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. Focus ↗
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Focus ↗
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. Focus ↗
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Focus ↗
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Focus ↗
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. Focus ↗
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. Focus ↗
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Focus ↗
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. Focus ↗
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from hi... Focus ↗
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. Focus ↗
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. Focus ↗
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. Focus ↗
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Focus ↗
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Focus ↗
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. Focus ↗
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Focus ↗
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. Focus ↗
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Focus ↗
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly. Focus ↗
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. Focus ↗
26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. Focus ↗
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Focus ↗
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the... Focus ↗
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Focus ↗
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Focus ↗
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. Focus ↗
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools... Focus ↗
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Focus ↗
35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. Focus ↗