Verse (Click for Chapter) New International VersionOne who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty. English Standard Version Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. Berean Study Bible Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty. King James Bible He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. New American Standard Bible He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. American Standard Version He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want. Darby Bible Translation He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want. Douay-Rheims Bible He that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need. English Revised Version He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want. Young's Literal Translation He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want. Links Proverbs 22:16 Bible HubProverbs 22:16 Bible Apps Proverbs 22:16 Open Bible |