Proverbs 22:16

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

One oppresses the poor one to increase riches to him, he gives to the rich one, only to come to poverty.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

For the pain of afflicted ones, for the sighing of the needy ones, I will now rise up, says Jehovah; I will set in safety; he pants for it.

Proverbs 14:31

One oppressing the poor one curses his Maker, but one honoring Him favors the needy one.

Proverbs 28:22

A man with an evil eye is anxious for wealth, but he does not know that poverty will come on him.

Proverbs 28:3

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

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, or the removing of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be amazed at the purpose. For a high one over a high one is watching; and high ones are over them.

Luke 16:24

And calling he 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 judgment will be without mercy to the one not doing mercy. And mercy rejoices over judgment.