Proverbs 14:31
What does Proverbs 14:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
Context
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.
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