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Proverbs 22:16

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¶ He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

He that oppresseth {H6231} the poor {H1800} to increase {H7235} his riches, and he that giveth {H5414} to the rich {H6223}, shall surely come to want {H4270}.

Both oppressing the poor to enrich oneself and giving to the rich yield only loss.

Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 22:22 (8 votes)

    ¶ Rob not the poor, because he [is] poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

  • Proverbs 22:23 (8 votes)

    For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.

  • Psalms 12:5 (5 votes)

    For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set [him] in safety [from him that] puffeth at him.

  • James 2:13 (5 votes)

    For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

  • Luke 6:33 (4 votes)

    And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

  • Luke 6:35 (4 votes)

    But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

  • James 5:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].