Parallel Verses New International Version One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty. King James Bible He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Darby Bible Translation He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want. World English Bible Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty. Young's Literal Translation He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want. Proverbs 22:16 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe that oppresseth the poor - He who, in order to obtain the favor of the rich and great, either robs or cheats the poor, to make those men presents; or gives in presents to them, for the sake of honor and reputation, what he should have given to the poor, shall surely come to want. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that oppresseth Proverbs 22:22,23 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate... Proverbs 28:3 A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. James 5:1-5 Go to now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come on you... he that giveth Library The Rich and the PoorChapel Royal, Whitehall, 1871. Proverbs xxii. 2. "The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all." I have been asked to preach here this afternoon on behalf of the Parochial Mission Women's Fund. I may best describe the object for which I plead, as an attempt to civilise and Christianise the women of the lower classes in the poorer districts of London and other great towns, by means of women of their own class--women, who have gone through the same struggles as they have, … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons The Christian Business World Cross References James 2:13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Proverbs 22:22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, Proverbs 28:22 The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them. Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still. Jump to Previous Cruel Enrich Gain Gifts Gives Increase Increasing Multiply Need Oppress Oppresses Oppresseth Oppressing Poor Poverty Profit Purpose Rich Riches Surely Want WealthJump to Next Cruel Enrich Gain Gifts Gives Increase Increasing Multiply Need Oppress Oppresses Oppresseth Oppressing Poor Poverty Profit Purpose Rich Riches Surely Want WealthLinks Proverbs 22:16 NIVProverbs 22:16 NLT Proverbs 22:16 ESV Proverbs 22:16 NASB Proverbs 22:16 KJV Proverbs 22:16 Bible Apps Proverbs 22:16 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 22:16 Chinese Bible Proverbs 22:16 French Bible Proverbs 22:16 German Bible Proverbs 22:16 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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