Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his `gain', `And' he that giveth to the rich, `shall come' only to want.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He is oppressing the poor to multiply to him, He is giving to the rich -- only to want.