Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 sounde heart is the life of the flesh: but enuie is the rotting of the bones.
32The wicked shall be cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Cross References
Leviticus 25:35Moreouer, if thy brother be impouerished, and fallen in decay with thee, thou shalt relieue him, and as a stranger and soiourner, so shall he liue with thee.
Psalms 12:5Now for the oppression of the needy, and for the sighes of the poore, I will vp, sayeth the Lord, and will set at libertie him, whom the wicked hath snared.
Proverbs 17:5Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.
Proverbs 22:2The rich and poore meete together: the Lord is the maker of them all.
Proverbs 22:22Robbe not the poore, because hee is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in iudgement.
Matthew 25:40And the King shall answere, and say vnto them, Verely I say vnto you, in as much as ye haue done it vnto one of the least of these my brethre, ye haue done 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 →