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Proverbs · Chapter 14

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

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Before · Proverbs 14:29–30

29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly. 30The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

After · Proverbs 14:32–33

32The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge. 33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

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