Proverbs 22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his wealth, And he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
15Folly is bound to the heart of a child; But the rod of correction will drive it far from him.
17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And give heed to my instruction!
Cross References
Job 20:19Because he hath oppressed and abandoned the poor, And seized upon the house which he did not build;
Proverbs 14:31He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.
Proverbs 28:3A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Micah 2:2They covet fields, and take them by violence; Houses, and take them from their owners. They defraud a man of his house; Yea, a man of his inheritance.
Luke 6:33For if ye do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do ye deserve? even sinners do the same.
Luke 16:24And he called and said, Father Abraham, have pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented 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 →