Proverbs 22:16–17
Proverbs 22:16–17 — The New International Version (NIV)
16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.
17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,
Proverbs 22:16–17 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches,
And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,
And apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — New Living Translation (NLT)
16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor
or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
17 Listen to the words of the wise;
apply your heart to my instruction.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your heart to my knowledge;
Proverbs 22:16–17 — New Century Version (NCV)
16 Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor,
and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.
17 Listen carefully to what wise people say;
pay attention to what I am teaching you.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — American Standard Version (ASV)
16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain,
And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
17 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise,
And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
16 He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.
17 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
16 Oppressing the poor for profit
⸤or⸥ giving to the rich
certainly leads to poverty.
17 Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people,
and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise,
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
16 Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.
17 The words of the wise:
Incline your ear and hear my words,
and apply your mind to my teaching;
Proverbs 22:16–17 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
16 He who oppresses the poor in order to enrich himself,
or gives to the rich, will come to poverty.
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise;
you shall apply your heart to my teaching.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
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.
17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of those who are wise.
Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.
Proverbs 22:16–17 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
16 He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself
Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;