Proverbs 14:31
New Living Translation
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.
Proverbs 14:31
Living Bible
31 Anyone who oppresses the poor is insulting God who made them. To help the poor is to honor God.
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Proverbs 17:5
New Living Translation
5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
Proverbs 17:5
Living Bible
5 Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. He will punish those who rejoice at others’ misfortunes.
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