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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 14, Verse 31

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A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
New English Translation
The one who oppresses the poor has insulted his Creator, but whoever honors him shows favor to the needy.
World English Bible
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
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.
34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
35
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3
The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4
A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.
5
A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
6
In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.