Proverbs 22:22

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Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court;
World English Bible (WEB)
Rob{H1497}{(H8799)} not the poor{H1800}, because he is poor{H1800}: neither oppress{H1792}{(H8762)} the afflicted{H6041} in the gate{H8179}:
Strong's King James
Don't rob the poor because he is poor, And don't crush the suffering at the gate.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Rob not the poor because he is poor, And bruise not the afflicted in the gate.
Young's Literal Translation

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