Proverbs 22:16

Modern English Version

He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth, and he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.

Cross References

James 2:13

For he who has shown no mercy will have judgment without mercy, for mercy triumphs over judgment.

Psalm 12:5

“Because the poor are plundered, because the needy sigh, now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will place him in the safety for which he yearns.”

Proverbs 28:3

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

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him is kind to the poor.

Luke 16:24

So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am tormented in this flame.’

Proverbs 28:22

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

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you observe in a district the oppression of the poor and violation of justice and righteousness, do not be astounded by the matter. For the high official is watched over by an even higher official, and there are even higher officials over them.