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who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Context / meaning
Proverbs 14 [25.] A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
and he will be a refuge for his children.
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
turning people from the snares of death.
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 14 [30.] The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14 [35.] The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
malice
PIB Scriptures are derived from the World English Bible
Proverbs 14:31
Context / meaning
Proverbs 14 [25.] A truthful witness saves souls,
but a false witness is deceitful.
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
and he will be a refuge for his children.
The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
turning people from the snares of death.
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Proverbs 14 [30.] The life of the body is a heart at peace,
but envy rots the bones.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity,
but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,
and is even made known in the inward part of fools.
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14 [35.] The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
malice