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Proverbs 22:16

Poverty and the vulnerableJusticeMoney and wealth

14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—

18 for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

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BSB
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
KJV
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
WEB
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
ASV
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [gain], [And] he that giveth to the rich, [shall come] only to want.
DARBY
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
BLB
The one oppressing the poor, to increase for himself, giving to a rich one, surely [is] unto poverty.
ÅB
undertrykke den fattige tjener bare til å øke hans gods; å gi til den rike volder ham bare tap.
OTB
Den som undertrykker de fattige for å øke rikdom, eller gir gaver til de rike, vil bare komme til fattigdom.
B1930
Å undertrykke den fattige tjener bare til å øke hans gods; å gi til den rike volder ham bare tap.

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