Proverbs 22:16

God's Word

Oppressing the poor for profit ⌞or⌟ giving to the rich certainly leads to poverty.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

“Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord. “I will provide safety for those who long for it.”

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy person is in a hurry to get rich, not realizing that poverty is about to overtake him.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor person who oppresses poorer people is like a driving rain that leaves no food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Don’t be surprised if you see poor people being oppressed, denied justice, or denied their rights in any district. One authority is watching over another, and they both have authorities watching over them.

Luke 16:24

He yelled, ‘Father Abraham! Have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool off my tongue. I am suffering in this fire.’

James 2:13

No mercy will be shown to those who show no mercy to others. Mercy triumphs over judgment.