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

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

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.

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

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


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