Proverbs 22:22

New Century Version

Do not abuse poor people because they are poor, and do not take away the rights of the needy in court.

Cross References

Job 31:16

“I have never refused the appeals of the poor or let widows give up hope while looking for help.

Job 31:21

I have never hurt an orphan even when I knew I could win in court.

Exodus 23:3

If a poor person is in court, you must not take his side just because he is poor.

Exodus 23:6

“You must not be unfair to a poor person when he is in court.

Proverbs 21:7

The violence of the wicked will destroy them, because they refuse to do what is right.

Proverbs 22:16

Whoever gets rich by mistreating the poor, and gives presents to the wealthy, will become poor.

Isaiah 10:2

They are not fair to the poor, and they rob my people of their rights. They allow people to steal from widows and to take from orphans what really belongs to them.

Ezekiel 22:29

The people cheat others and steal. They hurt people who are poor and needy. They cheat foreigners and do not treat them fairly.

Leviticus 19:13

“ ‘You must not cheat your neighbor or rob him. You must not keep a hired worker’s salary all night until morning.

Leviticus 25:17

You must not cheat each other, but you must respect your God. I am the Lord your God.

Zechariah 7:10

Don’t hurt widows and orphans, foreigners or the poor; don’t even think of doing evil to somebody else.’

Malachi 3:5

The Lord All-Powerful says, “Then I will come to you and judge you. I will be quick to testify against those who take part in evil magic, adultery, and lying under oath, those who cheat workers of their pay and who cheat widows and orphans, those who are unfair to foreigners, and those who do not respect me.

Deuteronomy 23:16

Let the slave live with you anywhere he likes, in any town he chooses. Do not mistreat him.