Proverbs 14:31

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

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

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

KJV King James Version: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
WEB World English Bible: He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
ASV American Standard Version: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
DBY Darby Translation: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
WBS Webster Bible: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.