King James Version
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want."
— Proverbs 22:16, King James Version
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only 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 slothful man 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 the Lord shall fall therein.
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
That thy trust may be in the Lord, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.