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.

In context

14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

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

17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

KJV King James Version: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
WEB World English Bible: Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
ASV American Standard Version: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich — only to want.
DBY Darby Translation: He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
WBS Webster Bible: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches , and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.