American Standard Version
"A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food. "
— Proverbs 28:3, American Standard Version
“A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.”
“A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.”
“A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.”
“A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.”
“A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.”
“A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.”
The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.