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Proverbs 28:3 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 28 · verse 3 · King James Version
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.Proverbs 28:3 · King James Version
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 a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
3A poor 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 judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Key words (Strong's)
- oppressethʻâshaqto press uponH6231 →
- sweepingçâchaphto scrape offH5502 →
- poorrûwshto be destituteH7326 →
- poordalproperly, danglingH1800 →
- rainmâṭarrainH4306 →
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