Proverbs 28:3
King James Version (KJV)
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
In context
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Proverbs 28:3 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
- WEB World English Bible
- A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A man — poor and oppressing the weak, [Is] a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.