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 the judgment will be merciless to the man who has shown no mercy ??whereas the merciful life will triumph in the face of judgment.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich men, weep and shriek over your impending miseries!

He that giveth

Luke 6:33
If you help only those who help you, what merit is that to you? Why, even sinful men do that.
Luke 14:12
He also said to his host, "When you give a dinner or supper, do not ask your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbours, in case they invite you back again and you get repaid.
Luke 16:24
so he called out, 'Father Abraham, take pity on me, send Lazarus to dip his fingertip in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in these flames.'