Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 14:31

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
— Proverbs 14:31

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Illustration of Proverbs 14:31 — He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

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Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.