Meaning of the word "poverty is not a crime" in English

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poverty is not a crime

US /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i ɪz nɑːt ə kraɪm/
UK /ˈpɒv.ə.ti ɪz nɒt ə kraɪm/
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Idiom

a proverb stating that being poor is not something to be ashamed of or punished for

Example:
He lost his job and felt ashamed, but his friend reminded him that poverty is not a crime.
We should help those in need instead of judging them; after all, poverty is not a crime.