Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
That oppresseth
He that giveth
Bible References
That oppresseth
James 2:13
For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation.
James 5:1
Come on now, you rich people, cry and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you.
He that giveth
Luke 6:33
And if you do good things [only] to those who do good things to you, what thanks do you deserve for doing that? For even worldly people do that much.
Luke 14:12
Then Jesus also said to the Pharisee who had invited Him [to dinner], "When you prepare a breakfast or a supper, do not invite your friends, or brothers, or relatives or rich neighbors [only], for maybe they will invite you back, and [then] you will be repaid [for your kindness].
Luke 16:24
And he shouted out, 'Forefather Abraham, take pity on me and send Lazarus [to me], so he can dip the tip of his finger in water [and touch] my tongue to cool it, because I am in agony in these flames.'