Proverbs 14:31

World English Bible

³¹He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 14:31

New Living Translation

³¹Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.

³¹Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(A)
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(B)

⁸He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁸Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

⁸Whoever increases wealth by taking interest^(A) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,^(B) who will be kind to the poor.^(C)

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