Proverbs 14:31

World English Bible (WEB)

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

In context

29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

WEB World English Bible: He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
KJV King James Version: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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.