Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:22
American Standard Version
Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
Amplified® Bible
Rob not the poor [being tempted by their helplessness], neither oppress the afflicted at the gate [where the city court is held],
Contemporary English Version
Don't take advantage of the poor or cheat them in court.
Darby English Version
Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
Good News Bible
Don't take advantage of the poor just because you can; don't take advantage of those who stand helpless in court.
King James Version
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
New American Standard Bible
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Or crush the afflicted at the gate;
New International Version
Do not exploit the poor because they are poor
and do not crush the needy in court,
New King James Version
Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Do not rob the poor because he has little, Or crush the afflicted at the gate;
Revised Standard Version
Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate;
Young's Literal Translation
Rob not the poor because he `is' poor, And bruise not the afflicted in the gate.
