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 without mercy shall be on him who shewed no mercy, and mercy glorieth against judgment.
James 5:1
COME now, ye rich men, let your tears run down, howling over your miseries which are coming upon you.

He that giveth

Luke 6:33
And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same thing?
Luke 14:12
Then said he also to the person who had invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, invite not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy relations, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompence be made to thee.
Luke 16:24
And crying out, he said, Father Abraham, have compassion on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented with this flame.