Proverbs 14:31

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Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that oppresseth{H6231}{(H8802)} the poor{H1800} reproacheth{H2778}{(H8765)} his Maker{H6213}{(H8802)}: but he that honoureth{H3513}{(H8764)} him hath mercy{H2603}{(H8802)} on the poor{H34}.
Strong's King James
Him exploiting the poor taunts his Maker, And him favourable to the needy glorifies Him.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
Young's Literal Translation

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