Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.In other versions
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
ASV
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.
BBE
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
DBY
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
WEB
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
YLT
He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
ENG
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
WBT
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
BSB
In context
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.