NET Bible
"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."
— Proverbs 22:16, NET Bible
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
“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.”
“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 has said,“There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the middle of the streets!”
The mouth of an adulteress is like a deep pit; the one against whom the LORD is angry will fall into it.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
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.
The Sayings of the Wise Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my instruction.
For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.
So that your confidence may be in the LORD, I hereby make them known to you today– even you.