Proverbs 22:16

New King James Version

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

Cross References

James 2:13

For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Psalm 12:5

“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now I will arise,” says the Lord; “I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.”

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man who oppresses the poor Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

Luke 16:24

“Then he cried 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.’

Proverbs 28:22

A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent perversion of justice and righteousness in a province, do not marvel at the matter; for high official watches over high official, and higher officials are over them.