16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth

and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

16 Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth,

or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches,

And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor

or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.

16 Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor,

and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.

16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain,

And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

16 He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.

16 Oppressing the poor for profit 

⸤or⸥ giving to the rich 

certainly leads to poverty. 

16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,

and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.

16 Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself,

and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.

16 He who oppresses the poor in order to enrich himself,

or gives to the rich, will come to poverty.

16 One person may beat poor people down in order to get rich.

Another person may give gifts to rich people. Both of them will become poor.

16 He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself

Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.