Proverbs 22:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich #– #both lead only to 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 Cross References

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.

Proverbs 28:22

A greedy one  is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

Proverbs 28:3

A destitute leader  who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see oppression of the poor  and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation,  because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them.

Luke 16:24

“Father Abraham! ”   he called out, “Have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony   in this flame! ”

James 2:13

For judgement is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy.  Mercy triumphs over judgement.