Proverbs 14:31 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 14:31 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 14:31 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 14:31 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”

Proverbs 14:31 — World English Bible

Proverbs 14:31 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.”

Proverbs 14:31 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:31 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.”

Proverbs 14:31 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 14:31 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.”

Proverbs 14:31 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 14:31 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.”

Proverbs 14:31 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 14:31 in Context — Proverbs 14

29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

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

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

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What Does Proverbs 14:31 Mean?

Proverbs 14:31 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 14. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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