Parallel Verses
King James 2000
He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
He oppressing the poor one to increase for himself, he gave to the rich; also to want
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 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 16 He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty. 17 Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart unto my knowledge.
Phrases
Cross References
James 2:13
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy triumphs over judgment.
Job 20:19-29
Because he has oppressed and has forsaken the poor; because he has violently taken away a house which he built not;
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 22:22-23
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
Proverbs 28:3
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:22
He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come upon him.
Micah 2:2-3
And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Zechariah 7:9-14
Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and show mercy and compassion every man to his brother:
Luke 6:33-35
And if you do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have you? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 14:12-14
Then said he also to him that bade him, When you give a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brethren, neither your kinsmen, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also bid you again, and a recompense be made you.
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 5:1-5
Come now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.