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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English Standard Version
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
New International Version
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker