Proverbs 22:16
Proverbs 22:16 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor, and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.
Proverbs 22:16 The Message (MSG)
Exploit the poor or glad-hand the rich—whichever, you’ll end up the poorer for it.
Proverbs 22:16 King James Version (KJV)
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Proverbs 22:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
Proverbs 22:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Proverbs 22:16 New International Version (NIV)
One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.
Proverbs 22:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
Proverbs 22:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who oppresses or exploits the poor to get more for himself Or who gives to the rich [to gain influence and favor], will only come to poverty.
Proverbs 22:16 New Living Translation (NLT)
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.