Devine Scripture

Proverbs 22:16

Proverbs chapter 22 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

Context

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

v.16This passage

v.17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

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.