Proverbs 22:16 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁶ The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain, and the one who gives to the rich— both end in poverty.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁶ He who oppresses the poor to get gain for himself and he who gives to the rich–both will surely come to want.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor to get rich and giving to the wealthy lead only to poverty.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ Whoever slanders the poor, so as to augment his own riches, will give it away to one who is richer, and will be in need.

Proverbs 22:16 Referencias Cruzadas

James 2:13

For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Psalm 12:5

They say: “With our tongue we’ll prevail. We own our lips—who can master us?”

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man who oppresses the weak is like pounding rain without food.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

Luke 16:24

So he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! And send Lazarus so he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, because I am suffering torment in this flame.’

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Though the profit of the land is taken by all, a king is served by the fields.