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Treating People, Honoring God
All commentators agree that this verse directly links our treatment of the poor to our relationship with God. Because God is the 'Maker' of all people, both rich and poor, showing mercy to the needy is a direct act of honoring Him. Conversely, oppressing the poor is an insult to their Creator, as it finds fault with His work.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 14:31
18th Century
Theologian
Honors him - that is, God, who is the Maker of poor and rich alike.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 14:31
19th Century
Bishop
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
On Proverbs 14:31
17th Century
Pastor
He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker That does him any injury, either by scoffing at him, and reproaching him …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 14:31
17th Century
Minister
To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.