Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,
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

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
the poor
דּל 
Dal 
Usage: 48

but he that honoureth
כּבד כּבד 
Kabad 
Usage: 114

References

American

Easton

Prayers for Proverbs 14:31

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 He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous has hope in his death.

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.

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