Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
In Context
30A quiet heart is the life of the flesh; But the ferment of passion is rottenness to the bones.
32By his wickedness the wicked is thrust down; But the righteous hath hope even in death.
Cross References
Psalms 12:5For the oppression of the poor and the sighing of the wretched, Now will I stand up, saith the LORD; I will set in safety him whom they puff at.
Proverbs 17:5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; He that is glad at calamities shall not go unpunished.
Proverbs 22:2The rich and the poor meet together; The LORD is the Maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:22Rob not the poor man, because he is poor, Nor crush thou the destitute at the gate;
Matthew 25:40And the king will answer and say to them, Truly do I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it to me.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:31
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. The foregoing verse showed how much our reputation, this how much our health, depends on the good government of our passions and the preserving of the temper of the mind. 1. A healing spirit, made up of love and meekness, a hearty, friendly, cheerful disposition, is the life of the flesh; it contributes to a good constitution of body; people grow fat with good humour. 2. A fretful, envious, discontented spirit, is its own punishment;… Read the whole commentary →