Proverbs 22:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

These two things will make you poor: hurting the poor to make yourself rich and giving gifts to the rich.

Cross References

James 2:13

Yes, you must show mercy to others. If you do not show mercy, then God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the one who shows mercy can stand without fear before the Judge.

Psalm 12:5

They took advantage of the poor and stole what little they had. But the Lord knows what they did, and he says, “I will rescue those who are poor and helpless, and I will punish those who hurt them.”

Proverbs 28:3

A leader who takes advantage of the poor is like a hard rain that destroys the crops.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever takes advantage of the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to them honors him.

Luke 16:24

He called, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to me so that he can dip his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am suffering in this fire!’

Proverbs 28:22

Selfish people only want to get rich. They do not realize that they are very close to being poor.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

In some country you will see poor people who are forced to work very hard. You will see that this is not fair to them. It is against their rights. But don’t be surprised! The ruler who forces them to work has another ruler who forces him. And there is still another ruler who forces both of these rulers.