"He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor."
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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.
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
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.
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.
For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.