Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss.
New American Standard Bible
Or who gives to the rich,
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Holman Bible
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
A Conservative Version
He who oppresses a poor man to his increase, [and] he who gives to a rich man, [comes] only to want.
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.
Amplified
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.
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.
Darby Translation
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.
Julia Smith Translation
He oppressing the poor one to increase for himself, he gave to the rich; also to want
King James 2000
He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to poverty.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who oppresses the poor [in order] to enrich himself, [or] gives to the rich, {will come to poverty}.
Modern King James verseion
He who crushes the poor to multiply for himself, and he who gives to the rich, only to come to poverty.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso doth a poor man wrong, to increase his own riches, and giveth unto the rich to please him, at the last cometh to poverty himself.
NET Bible
The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich -- both end up only in poverty.
New Heart English Bible
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
The Emphasized Bible
He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.
Themes
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Giving and gifts » Those that give to the rich
Injustice » Specially to be avoided towards » The poor
Oppression » Those that oppress the poor
The poor » Punishment for » Oppressing
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Riches » Denunciations against those who » Increase, by oppression
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 22:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
15 A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him. 16 Whoever oppresses the poor to enrich himself and whoever gives gifts to the wealthy will yield only loss. 17 Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
Phrases
Cross References
James 2:13
For the one who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Job 20:19-29
because he has crushed and abandoned the poor; he has seized a house that he didn't build.
Psalm 12:5
"Because the poor are being oppressed, because the needy are sighing, I will now arise," says the LORD, "I will establish in safety those who yearn for it."
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Don't rob the poor person because he is poor, and don't crush the helpless in court,
Proverbs 28:3
A poor man who oppresses the weak is like a rainstorm that destroys all the crops.
Proverbs 28:22
The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.
Micah 2:2-3
They covet fields and seize them; they covet houses, and grab them, too. They harass the valiant man, along with his household, an individual and his estate.
Zechariah 7:9-14
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Administer true justice, and show gracious love and mercy toward each other.
Luke 6:33-35
If you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you deserve? Even sinners do that.
Luke 14:12-14
Then he told the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop inviting only your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return and you would be repaid.
Luke 16:24
So he shouted, "Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool off my tongue, because I am suffering in this fire.'
James 5:1-5
Now listen, you rich people! Cry and moan over the miseries that are overtaking you.