Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, I now arise, says יהוה, “I set in safety – he pants for it.”
Proverbs 22:16 - The Scriptures 2009 One oppresses the poor to increase his wealth, Another gives to the rich, only to come to poverty. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want. Common English Bible Oppressing the poor to get rich and giving to the wealthy lead only to poverty. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need. |
Because of the oppression of the poor, because of the sighing of the needy, I now arise, says יהוה, “I set in safety – he pants for it.”
He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who esteems Him shows favour to the needy.
A man with an evil eye runs after wealth, And does not know that poverty awaits him.
A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
If you see the oppression of the poor, and denial of right-ruling and righteousness in a province, do not be astonished at the matter. For a higher than the high is guarding, and there are higher ones over them.
“And crying out he said, ‘Father Aḇraham, have compassion on me, and send El‛azar to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering in this flame.’
For the judgment is without compassion to the one who has shown no compassion. And compassion boasts over judgment.