Proverbs 22:16

Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

He that falsely challengeth a poor man, to increase his own riches, shall give to a richer man, and he shall be needy.

Cross References

Psalm 12:5

For the wretchedness of needy men, and for the wailing of poor men; now I shall rise up, saith the Lord. I shall set him in health; I shall do trustily in him.

Proverbs 14:31

He that falsely challengeth a needy man, despiseth his Maker; but he that hath mercy on a poor man, honoureth his Maker.

Proverbs 28:22

A man that hasteth to be made rich, and hath envy to other men, knoweth not that neediness shall come [up] on him.

Proverbs 28:3

A poor man falsely challenging poor men, is like a great rain, wherein hunger is made ready.

Ecclesiastes 5:8

If thou seest false challenges of needy men, and violent dooms, and that rightfulness is destroyed in the province, wonder thou not on this doing; for another is higher than an high man, and also other men be more high above these men;

Luke 16:24

And he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he dip the end of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

James 2:13

For why doom without mercy is to him, that doeth no mercy; but mercy above raiseth doom.