Proverbs 22:16

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 22:16

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

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KJV

King James Version

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

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WEB

World English Bible

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 22

¹⁴ The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

¹⁵ Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

¹⁶ Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

¹⁷ Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

¹⁸ for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

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