Proverbs 14:31
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Related Verses
“He that despiseth his neighbour 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 oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
“The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.”
“Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:”