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Proverbs 14:31–32

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He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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From verse 31

  1. Proverbs 22:2Rank 1 from verse 31
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    2The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.

  2. Proverbs 17:5Rank 2 from verse 31
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    5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

  3. Proverbs 22:16Rank 3 from verse 31
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    16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

  4. Proverbs 19:17Rank 4 from verse 31
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    17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

  5. 1 John 4:21Rank 5 from verse 31
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    21And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

From verse 32

  1. 2 Timothy 4:18Rank 1 from verse 32
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    18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  2. Psalms 23:4Rank 2 from verse 32
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    4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

  3. 2 Corinthians 5:8Rank 3 from verse 32
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    8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

  4. Genesis 49:18Rank 4 from verse 32
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    18I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.

  5. Job 19:25–27Rank 5 from verse 32
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    25For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

    26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

    27Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

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Proverbs 14:31

COMBINED MEANING

maker

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One who makes, forms, creates, prepares, or brings something into being; in references to God, the Creator.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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Proverbs 14:32

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driven

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Past-participial form of drive: impelled, forced, urged, carried, or moved onward or away.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hope

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1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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14:30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

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14:32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

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14:33Wisdom 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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