Proverbs 28:3
What does Proverbs 28:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A man--poor and oppressing the weak, <FI>Is<Fi> a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A poor man that oppresseth the poor, is like a violent shower, which bringeth a famine.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 18:28
But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred shillings: and he laid hold on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.
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