Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:16
American Standard Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.
Amplified® Bible
He who oppresses the poor to get gain for himself {and} he who gives to the rich--both will surely come to want.
Contemporary English Version
Cheat the poor to make profit or give gifts to the rich-- either way you lose.
Darby English Version
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
Good News Bible
If you make gifts to rich people or oppress the poor to get rich, you will become poor yourself.
King James Version
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
New American Standard Bible
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, {will} only {come to} poverty.
New International Version
He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
and he who gives gifts to the rich—both 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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who oppresses the poor to make more for himself Or who gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
Revised Standard Version
He who oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to want.
Young's Literal Translation
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.
