Proverbs 22:16
He that oppresseth the poor, it is to enrich him; he that giveth to the rich, [bringeth] only to want.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
15Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
Cross References
Job 20:19For he hath oppressed, hath forsaken the poor; he hath violently taken away a house that he did not build.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
Proverbs 28:3A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Micah 2:2And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away; and they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Luke 6:33And if ye do good to those that do good to you, what thank is it to you? for even sinners do the same.
Luke 16:24And he crying out said, Father Abraham, have compassion on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering in this flame.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:16
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. We have here two very sad considerations:— 1. That corruption is woven into our nature. Sin is foolishness; it is contrary both to our right reason and to our true interest. It is in the heart; there is an inward inclination to sin, to speak and act foolishly. It is in the heart of children; they bring it into the world with them; it is what they were shapen and conceived in. It is not only found there, but it… Read the whole commentary →