Proverbs 28:3

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A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
World English Bible (WEB)
A poor{H7326}{(H8802)} man{H1397} that oppresseth{H6231}{(H8802)} the poor{H1800} is like a sweeping{H5502}{(H8802)} rain{H4306} which leaveth no food{H3899}.
Strong's King James
A poor man that exploits the helpless, Is a sweeping rain and there's no bread.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
A man—poor and oppressing the weak, Is a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
Young's Literal Translation

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