Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:31
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Amplified® Bible
He who oppresses the poor reproaches, mocks, {and} insults his Maker, but he who is kind {and} merciful to the needy honors Him.
Contemporary English Version
If you mistreat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.
Darby English Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
Good News Bible
If you oppress poor people, you insult the God who made them; but kindness shown to the poor is an act of worship.
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
New American Standard Bible
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.
New International Version
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
New King James Version
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who shows grace to the needy honors Him.
Revised Standard Version
He who oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Young's Literal Translation
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
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