The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.
Proverbs 22:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich #– #both lead only to poverty. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.
A greedy one is in a hurry for wealth; he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
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.
“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! ”
For judgement is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement.