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 merciless will be mercilessly judged; but mercy will triumph over judgment.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich people! weep aloud and howl over the miseries that are going to overtake you!
He that giveth
Luke 6:33
And if you help only those who help you, what merit is there in that? Even godless people act in that way.
Luke 14:12
And he said to the man who had invited him, "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbors, for then they will invite you in return and you will be repaid.
Luke 16:24
And he called to him and said, 'Father Abraham! take pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in torment, here in the flames!'