Proverbs 28:3

A man of wealth who is cruel to the poor is like a violent rain causing destruction of food.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

2Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

4Those who have no respect for the law give praise to the evil-doer; but such as keep the law are against him.

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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:3

2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. Note, 1. National sins bring national disorders and the disturbance of the public repose: For the transgression of a land, and a general defection from God and religion to idolatry, profaneness, or immorality, many are the princes thereof, many at the same time pretending to the sovereignty and contending for it, by which the people are crumbled into parties and… Read the whole commentary →

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