Proverbs 22:16

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Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
Him exploiting the poor to make much, Or giving to the rich. Surely lacks.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich—only to want.
Young's Literal Translation

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