Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Translations

He who oppresses the poor to get gain for himself {and} he who gives to the rich--both will surely come to want.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

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

Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

El que oprime al pobre para engrandecerse,
o da al rico, sòlo llegará a la pobreza.

Exploit the poor or glad-hand the rich—whichever,
you’ll end up the poorer for it.

He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, {will} only {come to} poverty.

El que oprime al pobre para engrandecerse,
O da al rico, sòlo llegará a la pobreza.

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.

He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.

Comments are closed.