KJVHe 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 gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich--only to want.
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXII. Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Here are two things which are more valuable and which we should covet more than great riches:-- 1.…