Proverbs 22:16

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, And he that giveth 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, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 28:22

He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, And considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man that oppresseth the poor Is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If thou seest 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 regardeth; 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 hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.