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Proverbs 22:16

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

Berean Standard Bible

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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.

King James Version

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

World English Bible