Proverbs 22:22

Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:22

BSB
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
AKJV
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
CPDV
Do not act with violence toward the pauper because he is poor. And do not weary the needy at the gate.
ERV
Rob not the poor, because he is poor, neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
NHEB
Do not exploit the poor, because he is poor; and do not crush the needy in court;
SMT
Thou shalt not strip the poor because he is poor: and thou shalt not crush the humble in the gate.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:22

RobH1497VerbnotthepoorH1800AdjectivebecauseheispoorH1800AdjectiveneitheroppressH1792VerbtheafflictedH6041AdjectiveinthegateH8179Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 22:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:22
Summary
Prohibition against exploiting vulnerable people
Event
Prohibiting exploitation
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom