King James Bible
KJVHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 22:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 22:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. | |
World English BibleWEB | Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich — only to want. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
World English Bible
WEBWhoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHe is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich — only to want.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.
King James Bible
KJVHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain , And he that giveth to the rich,'shall come only to want.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that oppresseth the poor, to in- crease his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, bringeth only to want.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, and he that giveth to the rich, cometh only to want.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
World English Bible
WEBWhoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHe is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich — only to want.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.