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Proverbs 22:16

World English Bible

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich,
both come to poverty.

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Proverbs 22:16 in other translations

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

Proverbs 22:16 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 22:16 in context

  1. 14The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit.
    He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.
  2. 15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child:
    the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
  3. 16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich,
    both come to poverty.
  4. 17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise.
    Apply your heart to my teaching.
  5. 18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you,
    if all of them are ready on your lips.