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Proverbs 22:16
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Geneva Bible 1599
Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.
Darby Translation
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] 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.
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.
15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
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