Proverbs 22:16
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches , and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
Webster Bible
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In Context
15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
17Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.
Cross References
Job 20:19Because he hath oppressed and hath forsaken the poor; because he hath violently taken away a house which he did not build.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
Proverbs 28:3A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Micah 2:2And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Luke 6:33And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 16:24And 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.
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 →