Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 merry heart is the life of the body; but rancor consumeth away the bones. 31 He that doth a poor man wrong, blasphemeth his maker; but whoso hath pity of the poor, doth honour unto God. 32 The ungodly is afraid of every peril; but the righteous hath a good hope even in death.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 17:5
Whoso laugheth the poor to scorn, blasphemeth his maker; and he that is glad of another man's hurt, shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 22:2
Whether riches or poverty do meet us, it cometh all of God.
Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the LORD; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.
Job 31:13-16
Did I ever think scorn to do right unto my servants and maidens, when they had any matter against me?
Psalm 12:5
"Now, for the comfortless troubles' sake of the needy, and because of the deep sighing of the poor, I will arise," saith the LORD, "and will help them, and set them at rest."
Proverbs 14:21
Who so despiseth his neighbour, doth amiss; but blessed is he that hath pity of the poor.
Proverbs 22:16
Whoso doth a poor man wrong, to increase his own riches, and giveth unto the rich to please him, at the last cometh to poverty himself.
Proverbs 22:22-23
See that thou rob not the poor because he is weak, and oppress not the simple in judgment;
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If thou seest the poor to be oppressed and wrongfully dealt withal, so that equity and the right of the law is wrested in the land: marvel not thou at such judgment, for one great man keepeth touch with another, and the mighty help themselves together.
Matthew 25:40-46
And the King shall answer and say unto them, 'Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.'
John 12:8
The poor always shall ye have with you, but me shall ye not always have."
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
Now therefore, as ye are rich in all parts, in faith, in word, in knowledge, in all ferventness, and in love, which ye have to us: even so see that ye be plenteous in this benevolence.
1 John 3:17-21
He, then, that hath the substance of the world, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him: how dwelleth the love of God in him?
1 John 4:21
And this commandment have we of him: that he which loveth God, should love his brother also.