Proverbs 22:16

English Standard Version

¹⁶Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth,
or gives to the rich, ^(A)will only come to poverty.

Proverbs 22:16

Amplified Bible

¹⁶
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself
Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.

¹⁶One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

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