“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
Proverbs 14:31 (KJV) |
Proverbs 14:31
From Proverbs 14, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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29
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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.