Proverbs 22:16

 

“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”

King James Version (KJV)

 

 

Other Translations of Proverbs 22:16

“Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
King James Version (1611) - View original scan of Proverbs chapter 22
 

“He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, {will} only {come to} poverty.”
New American Standard Version (1995)
 

“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.”
American Standard Version (1901)
 

“He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.”
Basic English Bible
 

“He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.”
Darby Bible
 

“He that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need. ”
Douay Rheims Bible
 

“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. ”
Webster's Bible
 

“Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.”
World English Bible
 

“He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.”
Youngs Literal Bible
 

“ One may oppress the poor, yet will their gain increase; one may give to the rich, yet will want come.”
Jewish Publication Society Bible
 


 

Kim's comment on 2013-09-01 14:22:01:

This can be said of the United States Republican Congress. I thank the Lord that he will
deal with those who oppress the poor and give to the rich.
God is good!

 


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