They say: “With our tongue we’ll prevail. We own our lips—who can master us?”
Proverbs 22:16 - Tree of Life Version The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain, and the one who gives to the rich— both end in 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. |
They say: “With our tongue we’ll prevail. We own our lips—who can master us?”
The one who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.
A poor man who oppresses the weak is like pounding rain without food.
Though the profit of the land is taken by all, a king is served by the fields.
So he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! And send Lazarus so he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, because I am suffering torment in this flame.’
For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.