They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
Proverbs 14:31 - King James Version - American Edition He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who oppresses the poor reproaches, mocks, and insults his Maker, but he who is kind and merciful to the needy honors Him. [Prov. 17:5; Matt. 25:40, 45.] American Standard Version (1901) He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him. Common English Bible Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker, while those who are kind to the poor honor God. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him. |
They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the Lord your God.
And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.
Thou shalt not oppress a hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.