Proverbs 22:16 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionHe that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionHe who oppresses the poor to get gain for himself and he who gives to the rich–both will surely come to want. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want. See the chapterCommon English BibleOppressing the poor to get rich and giving to the wealthy lead only to poverty. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionWhoever slanders the poor, so as to augment his own riches, will give it away to one who is richer, and will be in need. See the chapter |