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Proverbs 14:31-33
Contemporary English Version
Proverbs 14:31-33
Contemporary English Version
31 If you mistreat the poor,
you insult your Creator;
if you are kind to them,
you show him respect.
32 In times of trouble
the wicked are destroyed,
but even at death
the innocent have faith.[a]
33 Wisdom is found in the minds
of people with good sense,
but fools don't know it.[b]
Proverbs 14:31-33
New International Version
Proverbs 14:31-33
New International Version
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,(A)
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:33 Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known
Proverbs 14:31-33
King James Version
Proverbs 14:31-33
King James Version
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
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