Proverbs 22:16

Tree of Life Version

The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain, and the one who gives to the rich— both end in poverty.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

They say: “With our tongue we’ll prevail. We own our lips—who can master us?”

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man who oppresses the weak is like pounding rain without food.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Though the profit of the land is taken by all, a king is served by the fields.

Luke 16:24

So he cried out and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me! And send Lazarus so he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, because I am suffering torment in this flame.’

James 2:13

For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.