World English Bible
Proverbs 14:31
“He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 14
29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
32
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
33
Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.