Proverbs 22:16 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

¹⁶ Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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)

¹⁶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

Common English Bible

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor to get rich and giving to the wealthy lead only to poverty.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁶ 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.

Proverbs 22:16 Tagairtí Cros

Psalm 12:5

*Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,* says the LORD; *I will set him in safety from those who malign him.*

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

Proverbs 28:3

A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don't marvel at the matter: for one official is eyed by a higher one; and there are officials over them.

Luke 16:24

He cried and said, 'Father Avraham, have mercy on me, and send El'azar, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish in this flame.'

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.