Proverbs 14:31 Parallel Translations

NASB:

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.

ERV:

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

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.

Proverbs 14:31 Cross References

XREF:

Job 31:15 "Did not He who made me in the womb make him, And the same one fashion us in the womb?

Proverbs 17:5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have a common bond, The LORD is the maker of them all.

Matthew 25:40 "The King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.'

1 John 3:17 But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him? (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

14:31 His maker - Whose image the poor man bears, by whose providence he is made poor, and who hath declared himself to be their protector and avenger.

MHC:

14:18. Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise. 19. Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people. 20. Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us. 21. To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin. 22. How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it! 23. Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing. 24. The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness. 25. An upright man will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light. 26,27. Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death. 28. Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church. 29. A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known. 30. An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health. 31. To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator. 32. The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given them. 33. Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers. 34. Piety and holiness always promote industry, sobriety, and honesty. 35. The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.

CONC:

Blasphemeth Contempt Favouring Gives Gracious Honoreth Honors Honour Honoureth Honouring Insults Kind Maker Mercy Needy Oppresses Oppresseth Oppressor Poor Puts Reproacheth Shame Shows Taunts

Blasphemeth Contempt Favouring Gives Gracious Hard Honoreth Honors Honoureth Honouring Insults Kind Maker Mercy Need Needy Oppresses Oppresseth Oppressor Poor Puts Reproacheth Shame Shows Taunts

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