Proverbs 14:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:31 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:31 — KJV
“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 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:31
“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:31: poor, hath, mercy
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:31: poor, reproacheth, maker
“Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:31: hath, mercy
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:31: hath, mercy
“If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:31: poor, hath
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