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the Week of Proper 23 / Ordinary 28
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Proverbs 22:16
The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich—both end up only in poverty.
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New Living Translation
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
Update Bible Version
He that oppresses the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that gives to the rich, [shall come] only to want.
He that oppresses the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that gives to the rich, [shall come] only to want.
New Century Version
Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor, and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.
Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor, and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches], [and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches], [and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.
World English Bible
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
English Standard Version
Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He that falsli chalengith a pore man, to encreesse hise owne richessis, schal yyue to a richere man, and schal be nedi.
He that falsli chalengith a pore man, to encreesse hise owne richessis, schal yyue to a richere man, and schal be nedi.
English Revised Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want.
Berean Standard Bible
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, or giving gifts to the rich, will surely lead to poverty.
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, or giving gifts to the rich, will surely lead to poverty.
Contemporary English Version
Cheat the poor to make profit or give gifts to the rich— either way you lose.
Cheat the poor to make profit or give gifts to the rich— either way you lose.
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, And he that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Bible in Basic English
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 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.
Complete Jewish Bible
Both oppressing the poor to enrich oneself and giving to the rich yield only loss.
Both oppressing the poor to enrich oneself and giving to the rich yield only loss.
Darby Translation
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
Easy-to-Read Version
These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.
These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
One may oppress the poor, yet will their gain increase; one may give to the rich, yet will want come.
One may oppress the poor, yet will their gain increase; one may give to the rich, yet will want come.
King James Version (1611)
Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
New Life Bible
He who makes it hard for the poor by getting more for himself, or who gives to the rich, will become poor himself.
He who makes it hard for the poor by getting more for himself, or who gives to the rich, will become poor himself.
New Revised Standard
Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.
Oppressing the poor in order to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich, will lead only to loss.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.
Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase him selfe, and giueth vnto the riche, shall surely come to pouertie.
George Lamsa Translation
He who oppresses the poor adds to his evil; and he who gives to the rich, shall suffer a loss.
He who oppresses the poor adds to his evil; and he who gives to the rich, shall suffer a loss.
Good News Translation
If you make gifts to rich people or oppress the poor to get rich, you will become poor yourself.
If you make gifts to rich people or oppress the poor to get rich, you will become poor yourself.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.
He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.
Revised Standard Version
He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to want.
He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to want.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Who so doth a poore man wrong, to increase his owne [riches] and geueth vnto the ryche, at the last commeth to pouertie hym selfe.
Who so doth a poore man wrong, to increase his owne [riches] and geueth vnto the ryche, at the last commeth to pouertie hym selfe.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.
He that oppresses the poor, increases his own substance, yet gives to the rich so as to make it less.
Christian Standard Bible®
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
Hebrew Names Version
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Lexham English Bible
He who oppresses the poor in order to enrich himself, or gives to the rich, will come to poverty.
He who oppresses the poor in order to enrich himself, or gives to the rich, will come to poverty.
Literal Translation
One oppresses the poor to multiply for himself, another gives to the rich, only to come to poverty.
One oppresses the poor to multiply for himself, another gives to the rich, only to 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.
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Who so doth a poore man wronge to increase his owne riches, geueth (comoly) vnto the rich, and at the last commeth to pouerte himself.
Who so doth a poore man wronge to increase his owne riches, geueth (comoly) vnto the rich, and at the last commeth to pouerte himself.
THE MESSAGE
Exploit the poor or glad-hand the rich—whichever, you'll end up the poorer for it. Listen carefully to my wisdom; take to heart what I can teach you. You'll treasure its sweetness deep within; you'll give it bold expression in your speech. To make sure your foundation is trust in God , I'm laying it all out right now just for you. I'm giving you thirty sterling principles— tested guidelines to live by. Believe me—these are truths that work, and will keep you accountable to those who sent you.
Exploit the poor or glad-hand the rich—whichever, you'll end up the poorer for it. Listen carefully to my wisdom; take to heart what I can teach you. You'll treasure its sweetness deep within; you'll give it bold expression in your speech. To make sure your foundation is trust in God , I'm laying it all out right now just for you. I'm giving you thirty sterling principles— tested guidelines to live by. Believe me—these are truths that work, and will keep you accountable to those who sent you.
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Don't walk on the poor just because they're poor, and don't use your position to crush the weak, Because God will come to their defense; the life you took, he'll take from you and give back to them.2
Don't hang out with angry people; don't keep company with hotheads. Bad temper is contagious— don't get infected.3
Don't gamble on the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, hocking your house against a lucky chance. The time will come when you have to pay up; you'll be left with nothing but the shirt on your back.4
Don't stealthily move back the boundary lines staked out long ago by your ancestors.5
Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a backseat to anyone.New American Standard Bible
One who oppresses the poor to make more for himself, Or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
One who oppresses the poor to make more for himself, Or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
New King James Version
He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
Legacy Standard Bible
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himselfOr who gives to the rich will only come to lack.
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himselfOr who gives to the rich will only come to lack.
Contextual Overview
16 The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain and the one who gives to the rich—both end up only in poverty.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that oppresseth: Proverbs 22:22, Proverbs 22:23, Proverbs 14:31, Proverbs 28:3, Job 20:19-29, Psalms 12:5, Micah 2:2, Micah 2:3, Zechariah 7:9-14, James 2:13, James 5:1-5
he that giveth: Luke 6:33-35, Luke 14:12-14, Luke 16:24
Reciprocal: Leviticus 25:14 - General Deuteronomy 24:14 - General Job 24:4 - turn Psalms 10:9 - when Proverbs 17:18 - void Proverbs 22:7 - rich Proverbs 30:14 - to devour Habakkuk 2:6 - that increaseth 1 Timothy 6:9 - they James 2:6 - Do
Cross-References
Genesis 12:2
Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great, so that you will exemplify divine blessing.
Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great, so that you will exemplify divine blessing.
Genesis 22:13
Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram caught in the bushes by its horns. So he went over and got the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son.
Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram caught in the bushes by its horns. So he went over and got the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son.
Genesis 22:14
And Abraham called the name of that place "The Lord provides." It is said to this day, "In the mountain of the Lord provision will be made."
And Abraham called the name of that place "The Lord provides." It is said to this day, "In the mountain of the Lord provision will be made."
Psalms 105:9
the promise he made to Abraham, the promise he made by oath to Isaac!
the promise he made to Abraham, the promise he made by oath to Isaac!
Isaiah 45:23
I solemnly make this oath— what I say is true and reliable: ‘Surely every knee will bow to me, every tongue will solemnly affirm;
I solemnly make this oath— what I say is true and reliable: ‘Surely every knee will bow to me, every tongue will solemnly affirm;
Jeremiah 49:13
For I solemnly swear," says the Lord , "that Bozrah will become a pile of ruins. It will become an object of horror and ridicule, an example to be used in curses. All the towns around it will lie in ruins forever."
For I solemnly swear," says the Lord , "that Bozrah will become a pile of ruins. It will become an object of horror and ridicule, an example to be used in curses. All the towns around it will lie in ruins forever."
Jeremiah 51:14
The Lord who rules over all has solemnly sworn, ‘I will fill your land with enemy soldiers. They will swarm over it like locusts. They will raise up shouts of victory over it.'
The Lord who rules over all has solemnly sworn, ‘I will fill your land with enemy soldiers. They will swarm over it like locusts. They will raise up shouts of victory over it.'
Amos 6:8
The sovereign Lord confirms this oath by his very own life. The Lord , the God who commands armies, is speaking: "I despise Jacob's arrogance; I hate their fortresses. I will hand over to their enemies the city of Samaria and everything in it."
The sovereign Lord confirms this oath by his very own life. The Lord , the God who commands armies, is speaking: "I despise Jacob's arrogance; I hate their fortresses. I will hand over to their enemies the city of Samaria and everything in it."
Luke 1:73
the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants
the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham. This oath grants
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches],.... By taking away from them the little they have; by keeping back their hire, defrauding them of the just wages of their labours; or by usury and extortion, or any other unjust method, whereby they distress the poor, and enrich themselves;
[and] he that giveth to the rich [shall] surely [come] to want: that gives to those that are richer than he; or that are in greater power and authority, that they may protect him in the possession of his ill gotten riches; yet, after all, it shall not thrive and prosper with him, it will all issue in poverty and want: or, as the Vulgate Latin version renders it, "he shall give to one more rich, and shall want"; he shall be forced to give it to another richer than he, and of greater power, and so shall get nothing by his oppression of the poor; but as he has served the poor, so shall he be served himself, and be brought to beggary and want; see Proverbs 21:13.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Better, He who oppresses the poor for his own profit gives. (i. e., will, in the common course of things, be compelled to give) to a rich man, and that only to his own loss. Ill-gotten gains do not prosper, and only expose the oppressor to extortion and violence in his turn.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 22:16. He that oppresseth the poor — He who, in order to obtain the favour 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 honour and reputation, what he should have given to the poor, shall surely come to want.
