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Proverbs · Chapter 22

Proverbs 22:16

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

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Before · Proverbs 22:14–15

14The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under the LORD’s wrath will fall into it. 15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

After · Proverbs 22:17–18

17Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching. 18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

Read all of Proverbs 22 (29 verses)

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