Berean Standard Bible
“Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.”
Proverbs often teaches that how we treat the poor reveals what we think of God. This saying belongs to a group of proverbs in chapter 14 that contrast righteous and unrighteous conduct in everyday dealings.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
World English Bible (WEB)
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
King James Version (KJV)
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que oprime al pobre, afrenta á su Hacedor: mas el que tiene misericordia del pobre, lo honra.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El que oprime al pobre ofende a su Creador, pero honra a Dios quien se apiada del necesitado.
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