Proverbs 14:31 | |
NASB: He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. ASV: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him. BBE: 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. DBY: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy. JPS: He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him. WBS: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor. WEB: He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. YLT: An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy. | |
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