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Proverbs 22:16

5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.

KJV

King James Version

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

WEB

World English Bible

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Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.

ASV

American Standard Version

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He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation

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He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.