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Rob not the poore because he is poore, neither oppresse the afflicted in the gate.
- 1611 King James Bible
Proverbs 22:22 side note reference: Zach.7.10
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:22
Rob not the poor, because he [is] poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')
Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
- Basic English Bible
Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
- Darby Bible
Do no violence to the poor, because he is poor: and do not oppress the needy in the gate:
- Douay Rheims Bible
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
- Webster's Bible
Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don't crush the needy in court;
- World English Bible
Rob not the poor because he [is] poor, And bruise not the afflicted in the gate.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Rob not the weak, because he is weak, neither crush the poor in the gate;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:22
22:22 In the gate - Under pretence of justice.
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