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He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, But he who is kind to the needy honors him.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Honors him - that is, God, who is the Maker of poor and rich alike.
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator.
