Proverbs 14:31
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14:31The one who oppresses86 the poor insults87 his Creator,
but whoever shows favor88 to the needy honors him.
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- 86 The verb עָשַׁק (’ashaq) normally means “to oppress” (as in many English versions). However, here it might mean “to slander.” See J. A. Emerton, “Notes on Some Passages in the Book of Proverbs,” 20 (1969): 202–22.
- 87 In the Piel this verb has the meaning of “to reproach; to taunt; to say sharp things against” someone (cf. “shows contempt for”). By oppressing the poor one taunts or mistreats God because that person is in the image of God—hence the reference to the “Creator.” To ridicule what God made is to ridicule God himself.
- 88 The phrase “shows favor” is contrasted with the term “oppresses.” To “show favor” means to be gracious to (or treat kindly) those who do not deserve it or cannot repay it. It is treatment that is gratis. This honors God because he commanded it to be done (Prov 14:21; 17:5; 19:17).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker,
but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,
but one who is kind to the needy honors him.
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Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He who oppresses the poor insults him who made him,
but he who has mercy on the poor honors him.
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KJV 1900King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker:
But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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