Proverbs 14:31 KJV

Proverbs · chapter 14 · verse 31 · King James Version

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.Proverbs 14:31 · King James Version

Proverbs 14:31 in context

29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

reproachethchâraphto pull offH2778 →
oppressethʻâshaqto press uponH6231 →
honourethkâbadto be heavyH3513 →
Makerʻâsâhto do or make, in the broadest sense and widest applicationH6213 →
mercychânanproperly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferiorH2603 →
poordalproperly, danglingH1800 →