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He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
– Proverbs 22:16
The wording of this proverb is difficult and interpretations vary. The word for
oppresseth means to press upon, or defraud. The word refers to extortion of the
poor, which can indicate needy and/or weak. Giving to the
rich refers to giving gifts, or even bribes. Wisdom warns against the folly and evil of both bribery and extortion (Proverbs 17:23; 22:22-23; 28:3). The end of this way is
want, or poverty. This proverb ends the large collection of the Proverbs of Solomon, which form the largest section of this book.
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Proverbs 22:16
Posted by Jeff Short on March 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
The wording of this proverb is difficult and interpretations vary. The word for oppresseth means to press upon, or defraud. The word refers to extortion of the poor, which can indicate needy and/or weak. Giving to the rich refers to giving gifts, or even bribes. Wisdom warns against the folly and evil of both bribery and extortion (Proverbs 17:23; 22:22-23; 28:3). The end of this way is want, or poverty. This proverb ends the large collection of the Proverbs of Solomon, which form the largest section of this book.– Proverbs 22:16
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