They turn the needy off the path; they force the poor of the land into hiding.
Proverbs 14:31 - Tree of Life Version The one who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. 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 off the path; they force the poor of the land into hiding.
They say: “With our tongue we’ll prevail. We own our lips—who can master us?”
Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.
Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker. Whoever rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
One who is kind to the poor lends to Adonai, and Adonai will reward him for his good deed.
The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain, and the one who gives to the rich— both end in poverty.
Whoever increases his wealth by exorbitant interest, gathers it for one kinder to the poor.
Though the profit of the land is taken by all, a king is served by the fields.
You are not to cheat one another, but fear your God, for I am Adonai your God.
“If your brother has become poor and his hand cannot support himself among you, then you are to uphold him. He may live with you like an outsider or a temporary resident.
You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have Me.”
“You are not to oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is from your brothers or the outsiders in your land within your town gates.
And this commandment we have from Him: that the one who loves God should also love his brother.