Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will 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
King James 2000
He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely 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
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Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 22:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a boy; [the] rod of discipline will drive it from him. 16 He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will come to poverty}. 17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise; you shall apply your heart to my teaching.
Phrases
Cross References
James 2:13
For judgment [is] merciless to the one who has not practiced mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Job 20:19-29
for he has oppressed; he has abandoned [the] poor; he has seized a house but did not build it.
Psalm 12:5
"Because of [the] oppression of [the] afflicted, because of [the] groaning of [the] poor, now I will rise up," Yahweh says. "I shall put [them] in [the] safety [for which] they long."
Proverbs 14:31
He who oppresses the poor insults him who made him, but he who has mercy on the poor honors him.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate;
Proverbs 28:3
A man [who is] poor and oppresses the impoverished [is] a beating rain {that leaves} no food.
Proverbs 28:22
He who hurries for wealth is {a man with an evil eye}, but he does not know that poverty will come upon him.
Micah 2:2-3
They covet fields and seize [them], and houses, and they take [them] away. They oppress a man and his house; a man and his inheritance.
Zechariah 7:9-14
"Thus says Yahweh of hosts: 'Judge [with] trustworthy justice, and show steadfast love and compassion {to one another}.
Luke 6:33-35
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what kind of credit is [that] to you? Even the sinners do the same!
Luke 14:12-14
And he also said to the one who had invited him, "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or wealthy neighbors, lest they also invite you [in return], and repayment come to you.
Luke 16:24
And he called out [and] said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he could dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am suffering pain in this flame!'
James 5:1-5
Come now, you rich people, weep [and] cry aloud over the miseries that are coming upon you!