Matthew Henry · Verse 31
To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honours him.
BSB
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
KJV
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
ASV
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
BBE
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.
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