For the spoiling of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety at whom they puff.
Proverbs 22:16 - Revised Version 1885 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want. 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. |
For the spoiling of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety at whom they puff.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of judgement and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there be higher than they.
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 in anguish in this flame.
For judgement is without mercy to him that hath shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgement.