Proverbs 22:16

Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, 2 both come to poverty. 1

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: 2 the rod of discipline drives it far from him. 1

17Turn your ear, and sh'ma ·hear obey· the words of the wise. 2 Apply your heart to my teaching. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 14:31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, 2 but he who honors him shows mercy to the needy. 1

Proverbs 28:3A needy man who oppresses the poor 2 is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. 1

Luke 6:33If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners ·devoted to missing the mark and without share in the goal· do the same.

Luke 16:24He cried and said, ‘Father Abraham [Father of a multitude], have mercy on me, and send Lazarus [Help of God], that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish 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 →

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