Proverbs 28:3

A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:3

BSB
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
AKJV
A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.
CPDV
A poor man slandering the poor is like a violent rainstorm in advance of a famine.
ERV
A needy man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
NHEB
A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
SMT
A poor man oppressing the poor, a sweeping rain and no bread.

Commentary for Proverbs 28:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:3
Summary
Exploitative poverty-stricken person causes widespread devastation.
Event
Poor person oppressing vulnerable
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom