31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
31 You insult your Maker when you exploit the powerless; when you're kind to the poor, you honor God.
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:31
Commentary on Proverbs 14:31
(Read Proverbs 14:31)
To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.