Proverbs 14:31

Proverbs 14:31 in 10 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 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.

31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker;

But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

31He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.

31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,

but he who 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.

31If you are cruel to poor people,

you are insulting God who created them.

But if you are kind to helpless people,

it shows that you respect God.

31An oppressor of the poor reproaches his Maker, || And whoever is honoring Him || Is favoring the needy.