Proverbs 22:16
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16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches,
And he that giveth to the rich, shall fsurely come to want.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth,
or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor
or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He who oppresses the poor in order to enrich himself,
or gives to the rich, will come to poverty.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press