Proverbs 22:16


Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.


World English Bible (WEB)

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.


Strong's King James

He that oppresseth{H6231}{(H8802)} the poor{H1800} to increase{H7235}{(H8687)} his riches, and he that giveth{H5414}{(H8802)} to the rich{H6223}, shall surely come to want{H4270}.


The F.O.G *

Him exploiting the poor to make much, Or giving to the rich. Surely lacks.


The F.O.G Message *


Young's Literal Translation

He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich—only to want.


Proverbs 22:16 Notes

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