16He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.


In Context

13 The slothful man said, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

16 He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.

17 Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge.

18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall with be fitted in your lips.

Proverbs 22:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

22:16He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich-both come to poverty. Sayings of the Wise

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

22:16He that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

22:16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:16He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

22:16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

22:16He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich — only to want.