Proverbs 14:31

King James 2000

He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.

Cross References

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.

Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty.

Proverbs 17:5

Whosoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 19:17

He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.

1 John 4:21

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for the high official is watched by a higher one ; and there are yet higher ones over them.

Psalm 12:5

For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, says the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that sneers at him.

John 12:8

For the poor always you have with you; but me you have not always.

Proverbs 14:21

He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Leviticus 25:17

You shall not therefore oppress one another; but you shall fear your God: for I am the LORD your God.

Deuteronomy 24:14

You shall not oppress a hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of your brethren, or of your strangers that are in your land within your gates:

Job 24:4

They drive the needy off the road: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.

Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

Leviticus 25:35

And if your brother becomes poor, and falls into poverty among you; then you shall help him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with you.