Proverbs 22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
In other versions
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.
ASV
He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.
BBE
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
DBY
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
WEB
He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.
YLT
He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to lack.
ENG
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
WBT
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
BSB
In context
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.