Proverbs 22:16-19
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 22
16One who oppresses the poor to make more for himself, Or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. 17Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; 18For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, So that they may be ready on your lips. 19So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have taught you today, you indeed.King James Version
Chapter 22
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.Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 22
16Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself, and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty. 17Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge. 18For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly on your lips. 19I have instructed you today—even you— so that your confidence may be in the Lord.New Living Translation
English Standard Version
Chapter 22
16Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty. 17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, 18for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips. 19That your trust may be in the Lord, I have made them known to you today, even to you.New International Version
Chapter 22
16One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty. 17Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, 18for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. 19So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you.New King James Version
