Devine Scripture

Proverbs 28:3

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Context

v.2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understandingandknowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

v.3This passage

v.4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.

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.