Matthew Poole Commentary - Proverbs 14:31 - 14:31

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Proverbs 14:31 - 14:31


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He that oppresseth the poor; that useth him hardly, as the Syriac renders it; that withholdeth from him that which is his due, either by the rules of strict justice, or by the great law of charity, of which see Pro_3:27, and so it is opposed to having mercy in the next clause.



Reproacheth his Maker; whose image the poor man bears, which might challenge respect, Job_31:15; by whose counsel and providence he is made poor, 1Sa_2:7 Pro_22:2, and who hath declared himself to be their protector and avenger.



He that honoureth him, his image, and works, and laws,



hath mercy on the poor; doth not only forbear oppressing or injuring of him, but affords him his pity and help.