A needy man that oppresseth the poor Islikea sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
A man--poor and oppressing the weak, Is a sweeping rain, and there is no bread.
A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXVIII. Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. See here, 1. What continual frights those are subject to that go on in wicked ways. Guilt in the conscience makes men…