Proverbs 22:16 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. He that oppresseth the poor - He who, in order to obtain the favor of the rich and great, either robs or cheats the poor, to make those men presents; or gives in presents to them, for the sake of honor and reputation, what he should have given to the poor, shall surely come to want.

Proverbs 22:16

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