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He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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Verse 31 is found in chapter 14 of Proverbs. These proverbs bring together mercy toward the poor, work, self-control, and the responsibility of rulers. Despising one’s neighbor is sin, while showing compassion to the needy is presented as a form of honor. Being slow to anger demonstrates understanding, and diligence supports leadership. The fear of the Lord again appears as a source of security and as a principle that sustains an orderly community.
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Compare Proverbs 14:31 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Wer dem Geringen Gewalt tut, der lästert desselben Schöpfer; aber wer sich des Armen erbarmt, der ehrt Gott.
Español · RVR1909 El que oprime al pobre, afrenta a su Hacedor: Mas el que tiene misericordia del pobre, lo honra.
Español · NTBT Quien oprime al pobre insulta a su Creador, pero quien se apiada del necesitado lo honra.
Français · LSG Opprimer le pauvre, c'est outrager celui qui l'a fait; Mais avoir pitié de l'indigent, c'est l'honorer.
Italiano · DIO1885 Chi oppressa il povero fa onta a colui che l’ha fatto; Ma chi ha pietà del bisognoso l’onora
Português · ARC O que oprime o pobre insulta àquele que o criou, mas o que se compadece do necessitado o honra.
中文 · RCUV 欺壓貧寒人的，是蔑視造他的主； 憐憫貧窮人的，是尊敬主。
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