Proverbs 14:31-33
Modern English Version
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,
but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness,
but the righteous has hope in his death.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding,
but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Proverbs 14:31-33
New International Version
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,(A)
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
Proverbs 14:31-33
King James Version
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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