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He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Honors him - that is, God, who is the Maker of poor and rich alike.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Reproaches his Maker—For having placed him in such a lowly condition. The equality of all people, as all of them are the work of G…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker That does him any injury, either by scoffing at him, and reproaching him …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.

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