Proverbs 28:3

Proverbs 28:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3A ruler28:3 Or A poor person who oppresses the poor

is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.

3A poor man who oppresses the helpless

Is like a driving rain 28:3 Lit and there is no breadwhich leaves no food.

3A poor man who oppresses the lowly

Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

3A poor man who oppresses and exploits the lowly

Is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food. [Matt 18:28]

3A destitute leader who oppresses the poor

is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

3A ruler who treats poor people badly

is like a pounding rain that leaves no crops.