Pr. 29:14 [The Message]

Who are the poor? Is it just that they don’t have as much money? Is it what part of town they live in? Is it their ethnic origin that’s looked down upon? Is it the holes in their clothes or their lack of bathing? Generally they lack money. They don’t have a platform of advantage to speak from. They have needs.

Dealing with the poor appropriately requires good leadership.

Leadership gains authority and respect
    when the voiceless poor are treated fairly. [v. 14]

Lot of city leaders whining right now about their problem with the poor. They are losing respect BIG TIME.