Parallel Verses
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.
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:31
Prayers for Proverbs 14:31
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
30
A sound heart is life for the body. Envy (jealousy) is like bone cancer (decay) (rottenness to the bones).
31
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 17:5
When you mock the poor you disgrace your Maker. He who is glad at calamity will be punished.
Proverbs 22:2
The rich and the poor meet together (are alike) (have a common bond) for Jehovah created them both.
Proverbs 19:17
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Job 31:13-16
If I have rejected the cause of my male or female slaves, when they brought a complaint against me
Psalm 12:5
Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise, says Jehovah. I will provide safety for those who long for it.
Proverbs 14:21
He who despises his neighbor sins. He who has mercy on the poor is happy.
Proverbs 22:16
He who gets ahead by oppressing the poor and giving to the rich will certainly suffer loss.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness in the country, do not be shocked at the sight. One official watches over another official and there are higher officials over them.
Matthew 25:40-46
The King will answer: 'To the extent that you did it to one of the least of my brothers, you did it to me.'
John 12:8
You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.
2 Corinthians 8:7-9
But as you have plenty of everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you have plenty of this undeserved kindness also.
1 John 3:17-21
Whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?
1 John 4:21
We have this commandment from him, that he who loves God should love his brother also.