Proverbs 14:31

Conservative English Version

If you mistreat the poor, you insult your Creator; if you are kind to them, you show him respect.

Cross References

Job 24:4

The poor are trampled and forced to hide

Psalm 12:5

But you, LORD, tell them, "I will do something! The poor are mistreated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer."

Proverbs 14:21

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 17:5

By insulting the poor, you insult your Creator. You will be punished if you make fun of someone in trouble.

Proverbs 19:17

Caring for the poor is lending to the LORD, and you will be well repaid.

Proverbs 22:16

Cheat the poor to make profit or give gifts to the rich-- either way you lose.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor are all created by the LORD.

Proverbs 28:8

If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Don't be surprised if the poor of your country are abused, and injustice takes the place of justice. After all, the lower officials must do what the higher ones order them to do.

Leviticus 25:17

I am the LORD your God, so obey me and don't cheat anyone.

Leviticus 25:35

If any of your people become poor and unable to support themselves, you must help them, just as you are supposed to help foreigners who live among you.

John 12:8

You will always have the poor with you, but you won't always have me."

Deuteronomy 24:14

If you hire poor people to work for you, don't hold back their pay, whether they are Israelites or foreigners who live in your town.

1 John 4:21

The commandment that God has given us is: "Love God and love each other!"