Proverbs 22:16

New American Bible - revised edition

Oppressing the poor for enrichment, giving to the rich: both are sheer loss.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

Those who say, “By our tongues we prevail; when our lips speak, who can lord it over us?”

Proverbs 14:31

Those who oppress the poor revile their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

Proverbs 28:22

Misers hurry toward wealth, not knowing that want is coming toward them.

Proverbs 28:3

One who is poor and extorts from the lowly is a devastating rain that leaves no food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

But profitable for a land in such circumstances is a king concerned about cultivation.

Luke 16:24

And he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.’

James 2:13

For the judgment is merciless to one who has not shown mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment. Faith and Works.