SinaiProverbs 28:3
American Standard Version
A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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Proverbs 28:3 in other translations
A needy man who oppresses the poor
is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
Proverbs 28:3 in context
- 1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion.
- 2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; But by men of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
- 3A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
- 4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them.
- 5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.