Proverbs 22:16

Lighthouse Bible 2006

He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives 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, says the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffs at him.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he who honors him has mercy on the poor.

Proverbs 28:22

He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and does not consider that poverty shall come upon him.

Proverbs 28:3

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

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, do not marvel at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regards it; and there is one higher than they.

Luke 16:24

And he cried out 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 has shown no mercy; and mercy rejoices against judgment.