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Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
- 1611 King James Bible
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
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 Bible
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
- World English Bible
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.
- Youngs Literal Bible
One may oppress the poor, yet will their gain increase; one may give to the rich, yet will want come.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:16
22:16 That giveth - That prodigally casts away his estate upon those who do not need it.
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