Proverbs 22:16
“Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
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Proverbs 22:16 Context
14The mouth of strange women is a deepe pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. 15Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shal driue it farre from him. 16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 17Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge. 18For it is a pleasant thing, if thou keepe them within thee; they shall withall be fitted in thy lippes.
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Other Translations for 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
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 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
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:16
22:16 That giveth - That prodigally casts away his estate upon those who do not need it.