Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:31

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

Context

v.30A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

v.31This passage

v.32The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 14:21

    He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

  • 1 John 3:17

    But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

  • Proverbs 19:17

    He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

  • John 12:8

    For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.

  • Proverbs 22:2

    The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:8

    If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.