Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker,.... That does him any injury, either by scoffing at him, and reproaching him for his poverty; or by vexatious law suits; or by withholding from him…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Honoureth him - i. e., God, who is the Maker of poor and rich alike.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
God is here pleased to interest himself more than one would imagine in the treatment given to the poor. 1. He reckons himself affronted in the injuries that are done them. Whosoever he be that wrongs…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
he that honoureth&c. Rather, he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him, R.V. Comp. Pro 17:5; Mat 25:40.
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