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

James 2:13

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

Psalm 12:5

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

Proverbs 28:3

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

Proverbs 14:31

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

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.’

Proverbs 28:22

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

Ecclesiastes 5:8

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