Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker."
— Proverbs 14:31, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him. ”
“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”
“The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy.”
“He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.”
“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.”
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince.
Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.
The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones.
Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.
The impious will be expelled in his malice. But the just finds hope even in his own death.
In the heart of the prudent, wisdom finds rest. And so shall he instruct all the uneducated.
Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable.