Proverbs 14:31
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”Proverbs 14:31
What Does Proverbs 14:31 Mean?
Proverbs 14:31 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 31 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”Proverbs 3:9“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”Psalms 12:5“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.”Deuteronomy 24:14“Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Proverbs 17:5“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.”Psalms 103:6“The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.”Proverbs 22:2“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”Matthew 25:45“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”James 2:6“But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?”Proverbs 22:16“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”Luke 14:13“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:”1 John 4:21“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”Job 31:15“Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?”Proverbs 22:7“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”Ecclesiastes 5:8“If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.”Job 34:19“How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Luke 11:41“But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.”
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