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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

World English Bible (WEB)

A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

A needy man that oppresseth the poor Is [like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El hombre pobre y robador de los pobres, es lluvia de avenida y sin pan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El gobernante que oprime a los pobres, es como tormenta que acaba con la cosecha.

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