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 to him that shewed no mercy: mercy glorieth over judgment.
James 5:1
Go to now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.

He that giveth

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