Proverbs 22:16

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

*Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,* says the LORD; *I will set him in safety from those who malign him.*

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him.

Proverbs 28:3

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

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a district, don't marvel at the matter: for one official is eyed by a higher one; and there are officials over them.

Luke 16:24

He cried and said, 'Father Avraham, have mercy on me, and send El'azar, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish in this flame.'

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.