He who oppressesthe poorto makemorefor himself Or who givesto the rich,[will] only[come to] poverty.
For judgment[will be] mercilessto one who has shownnomercy;mercytriumphs overjudgment.
"Becauseof the devastationof the afflicted,becauseof the groaningof the needy,NowI will arise,"saysthe LORD;"I will sethim in the safetyfor which he longs."
A poormanwho oppressesthe lowlyIs [like] a drivingrainwhich leavesnofood.
He who oppressesthe poortauntshis Maker,But he who is graciousto the needyhonorsHim.
"And he criedout and said,FatherAbraham,have mercyon me, and sendLazarussothat he may dipthe tipof his fingerin waterand cooloff my tongue,for I am in agonyin thisflame.'
A manwith an evileyehastensafter wealthAnd does not knowthat wantwill comeupon him.
Ifyou seeoppressionof the poorand denialof justiceand righteousnessin the province,do not be shockedat the sight;for one officialwatchesoveranother official,and there are higherofficialsoverthem.
