Proverbs 14:31

Proverbs 14:31 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,

but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

31One who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,

But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

31He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,

But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

31He who oppresses the poor taunts and insults his Maker,

But he who is kind and merciful and gracious to the needy honors Him. [Prov 17:5; Matt 25:40, 45]

31Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker,

but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

31Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker.

But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.