Proverbs 22:16
What does Proverbs 22:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich--only to want.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 22:22
Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
- Luke 14:12
And he said to him also that had bidden him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest haply they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.
- Luke 6:33
And if ye do good to them that do good to you, what thank have ye? for even sinners do the same.
- Zechariah 7:9
Thus hath Jehovah of hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother;
- James 5:1
Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.
- Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
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