NET Bible
"The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy."
— Proverbs 14:31, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.
Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.
The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy.
An evil person will be thrown down through his wickedness, but a righteous person takes refuge in his integrity.
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.