Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty. Cross References James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Proverbs 22:22 Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate, Proverbs 28:22 A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them. Treasury of Scripture He that oppresses the poor to increase his riches, and he that gives to the rich, shall surely come to want. that oppresseth Proverbs 22:22,23 Proverbs 14:31 Proverbs 28:3 he that giveth Luke 6:33-35 Luke 14:12-14 Luke 16:24 |
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