Proverbs 22:16 - King James 2000

He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty.

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King 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.

Proverbs 22:16 Tagairtí Cros

Psalm 12:5

For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, says the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that sneers at him.

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 28:22

He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come upon him.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for the high official is watched by a higher one ; and there are yet higher ones over them.

Luke 16:24

And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy triumphs over judgment.