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)
🌐 Proverbs 22:16 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wer den Armen bedrückt, ihm zur Bereicherung ist es; wer dem Reichen gibt, es ist nur zum Mangel.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
El que oprime al pobre para aumentarse él, y que da al rico, ciertamente será pobre.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Aquele que oprime ao pobre para proveito próprio e aquele que dá suborno ao rico certamente empobrecerão.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Aquele que oprime os pobres para aumentar sua riqueza, ou presenteia os ricos, empobrecerá.
📖 Proverbs 22:16 in Context
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
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