Proverbs 22:16
Old Testament • 9 words with Strong's data
"He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want."
Word-by-Word Analysis
עָשַׁק
ʻâshaq
to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
עָנִי
ʻânîy
depressed, in mind or circumstances
תְּבוּאָה
tᵉbûwʼâh
income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
נָתַן
nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עָשִׁיר
ʻâshîyr
rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
מוּת
mûwth
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
בּוֹא
bôwʼ
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
מַחְסוֹר
machçôwr
deficiency; hence, impoverishment
Key Terms in This Verse
עָשַׁק ʻâshaq
to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
Study H6231 →נָתַן nâthan
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
Study H5414 →Cross References
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
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