Proverbs 22:22 - The Message22-23 Don’t walk on the poor just because they’re poor, and don’t use your position to crush the weak, Because God will come to their defense; the life you took, he’ll take from you and give back to them. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 Rob not the poor [being tempted by their helplessness], neither oppress the afflicted at the gate [where the city court is held], [Exod. 23:6; Job 31:16, 21.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: See the chapterCommon English Bible22 Don’t steal from the poor, because they are poor. Don’t oppress the needy in the gate. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version22 Do not act with violence toward the pauper because he is poor. And do not weary the needy at the gate. See the chapter |