3 A ruler[1] who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no crops.

Other Translations of Proverbs 28:3

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

3 A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.

The Message

3 The wicked who oppress the poor are like a hailstorm that beats down the harvest.

New King James Version

3 A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

New Living Translation

3 A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:3

Commentary on Proverbs 28:3

(Read Proverbs 28:3)

If needy persons get opportunities of oppressing, their extortion will be more severe than that of the more wealthy.