American Standard Version
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want. "
— Proverbs 22:16, American Standard Version
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
“Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.”
“The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich– both end up only in poverty.”
“He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.”
“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.”
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
The sluggard saith, There is a lion without; I shall be slain in the streets.
The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have madethemknown to thee this day, even to thee.