Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
He oppressing the poor one to increase for himself, he gave to the rich; also to want
New American Standard Bible
Or who gives to the rich,
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Holman Bible
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
International Standard Version
Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss.
A Conservative Version
He who oppresses a poor man to his increase, [and] he who gives to a rich man, [comes] only to want.
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.
Amplified
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.
Bible in Basic English
He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.
Darby Translation
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.
King James 2000
He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will come to poverty}.
Modern King James verseion
He who crushes the poor to multiply for himself, and he who gives to the rich, only to come to poverty.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso doth a poor man wrong, to increase his own riches, and giveth unto the rich to please him, at the last cometh to poverty himself.
NET Bible
The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich -- both end up only in poverty.
New Heart English Bible
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
The Emphasized Bible
He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Webster
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
World English Bible
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Youngs Literal Translation
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.
Themes
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Giving and gifts » Those that give to the rich
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Increase, by oppression
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 22:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
15 Folly being bound in the heart of a youth; the rod of correction shall remove it far off from him. 16 He oppressing the poor one to increase for himself, he gave to the rich; also to want 17 Incline thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and thou shalt set thy heart to my knowledge.
Phrases
Cross References
James 2:13
For unpropitiated judgment to him not doing mercy; and mercy boasteth against judgment.
Job 20:19-29
For he oppressed, forsaking the poor; he stripped the house and he will not build it up.
Psalm 12:5
From the oppression of the poor, from the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, Jehovah will say; I will set with salvation, he will puff at him.
Proverbs 14:31
He oppressing the poor reproached him making him: and he honoring him compassionated the needy.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Thou shalt not strip the poor because he is poor: and thou shalt not crush the humble in the gate.
Proverbs 28:3
A poor man oppressing the poor, a sweeping rain and no bread.
Proverbs 28:22
A man of evil eye hasted for riches, and knew not that want shall come upon him.
Micah 2:2-3
And they desired fields, and they took by force; and houses, and they took away: and they oppressed a man and his house, and a man and his inheritance.
Zechariah 7:9-14
Thus said Jehovah of armies, saying. Judge ye the judgment of truth, and do mercy and compassions each to his brother.
Luke 6:33-35
And if ye do good to those doing good to you, what grace is to you? for also the sinful do the same.
Luke 14:12-14
And he also said to him having called him, When thou makest a breakfast or supper, call not thy friends, nor thy rich neighbors, nor thy brethren; lest they call thee in return, and a giving back be to thee.
Luke 16:24
And he having called out, said, Father Abraham, pity me, and send Lazarus, that he might dip his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
James 5:1-5
Come on now, ye rich, weep, uttering loud cries of grief for the misfortunes coming upon you.