Proverbs 28:3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
In context
1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: But by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: But such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: But they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:3 in the NIV
A ruler who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:3 in the ESV
A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.