World English Bible
"Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty."
— Proverbs 22:16, World English 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. ”
“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 says, "There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!"
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under Yahweh's wrath will fall into it.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you.