Proverbs 14:31

The Wise Woman

30A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones. 31Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

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Berean Standard Bible
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
American Standard Version (1901)
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
Free Bible Version
Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, but anyone who is kind to the needy honors him.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
King James (Authorized) Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
One Unity Resource Bible
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who honors him shows mercy to the needy.
Translation for Translators
Those who oppress poor people are insulting God, the one who made those poor people, but acting kindly toward them is respecting God.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The one who oppresses the poor curses his Maker, but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him.
Noah Webster Bible
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
World English Bible
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Young's Literal Translation
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.