Proverbs 22:22 - Compare All Versions

Deildu

Don’t walk on the poor just because they’re poor, and don’t use your position to crush the weak, Because GOD will come to their defense; the life you took, he’ll take from you and give back to them.

Rob not the poor, because he is poor: Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate

Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Or crush the afflicted at the gate

Do not abuse poor people because they are poor, and do not take away the rights of the needy in court.

Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate

Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court

Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Nor oppress the afflicted at the gate

¶Do not rob the poor because he is poor [and defenseless], Nor crush the afflicted [by legal proceedings] at the gate [where the city court is held], [Ex 23:6; Job 31:16, 21]

Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court.

Never oppress the poor or pass laws with the motive of crushing the weak.

Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate