Proverbs 22:16
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
Cross References
James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Proverbs 22:22
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

Proverbs 28:22
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him.

Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.


Treasury of Scripture
He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want.

that oppresseth



Proverbs 22:22,23
Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: …



Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.



Proverbs 28:3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

he that giveth



Luke 6:33-35
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same…



Luke 14:12-14
Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee…



Luke 16:24
And 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.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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