31 One (A)who oppresses the poor taunts (B)his Maker,
But one who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

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31 (A)He who oppresses the poor reproaches (B)his Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

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One who increases his wealth by [a](A)interest of any kind,
Collects it (B)for one who is gracious to the poor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:8 Possibly interest on money and food loans

One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

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