Proverbs 14:31

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.

Cross References

Proverbs 22:2

Rich and poor have this in common: the Lord makes them all.

Proverbs 22:16

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich #– #both lead only to poverty.

Proverbs 17:5

The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over calamity will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the  Lord, and he will give a reward to the lender.  ,

1 John 4:21

And we have this command from him: The one who loves God must also love his brother and sister.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see oppression of the poor  and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation,  because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them.

John 12:8

For you always have the poor with you,   but you do not always have me.’

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbour sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Leviticus 25:17

You are not to cheat one another, but fear your God, for I am the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 24:14

‘Do not oppress a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether one of your Israelite brothers or one of the resident foreigners in a town  in your land.

Job 24:4

They push the needy off the road; the poor of the land are forced into hiding.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

Leviticus 25:35

‘If your brother becomes destitute and cannot sustain himself among  you, you are to support him as a foreigner or temporary resident, so that he can continue to live among you.