Hebrew Interlinear
Proverbs 22:16 Interlinear
Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of Proverbs 22:16, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches and he that giveth to the rich shall surely come to want”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | עֹ֣שֵֽׁק | H6231 | He that oppresseth | to press upon, i.e., oppress, defraud, violate, overflow |
| 2 | דָּ֭ל | H1800 | the poor | properly, dangling, i.e., (by implication) weak or thin |
| 3 | לְהַרְבּ֣וֹת | H7235 | to increase | to increase (in whatever respect) |
| 4 | ל֑וֹ | H0 | ||
| 5 | נֹתֵ֥ן | H5414 | his riches and he that giveth | to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) |
| 6 | לְ֝עָשִׁ֗יר | H6223 | to the rich | rich, whether literal or figurative (noble) |
| 7 | אַךְ | H389 | a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only | |
| 8 | לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃ | H4270 | shall surely come to want | deficiency; hence, impoverishment |
Verse Context
Proverbs 22:15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child but the rod of correction...
Proverbs 22:16 (current)He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches and he that giveth to the rich shall surely come to want
Proverbs 22:17Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise thine heart...