KJV:
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
NASB:
Do not rob the poor because he is poor, Or crush the afflicted at the gate;
KJV:
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
NASB:
A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.
KJV:
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
NASB:
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
KJV:
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
NASB:
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.
KJV:
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
NASB:
Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
KJV:
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
NASB:
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
KJV:
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
NASB:
If a king judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.
KJV:
To turn aside the needy from judgment, and to take away the right from the poor of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless!
NASB:
So as to deprive the needy of justice And rob the poor of My people of their rights, So that widows may be their spoil And that they may plunder the orphans.
KJV:
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
NASB:
But with righteousness He will judge the poor, And decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth; And He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.
KJV:
And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant.
NASB:
"Those who are most helpless will eat, And the needy will lie down in security; I will destroy your root with famine, And it will kill off your survivors.