


Proverbs 22:16
Bible Versions
¶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
Both oppressing the poor to enrich oneself and giving to the rich yield only loss.
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
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