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

Bible References

That oppresseth

James 2:13
For judgment will be without mercy to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you.

He that giveth

Luke 6:33
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
Luke 14:12
Then he also said to the one who invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers, your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid.
Luke 16:24
And he called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in this flame.'