Proverbs 22:16

American King James Version (1999)

He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, said the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffs at him.

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 28:22

He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come on him.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regards; and there be higher than they.

Luke 16:24

And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

James 2:13

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.