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 merciless judgment will be the portion of the merciless man; yet mercy will triumph over judgment.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich people, weep aloud and howl over the miseries that are sure to overtake you.
He that giveth
Luke 6:33
And if you practice doing good only to those who do good to you, what credit do you get for that? Even notorious sinners practice the same.
Luke 14:12
Then He proceeded to say to the man who invited Him: "When you give a luncheon or a dinner, stop the social custom of inviting your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbors, for they may invite you in return and so you will be repaid.
Luke 16:24
So he called and said, 'Father Abraham, take pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water to cool off my tongue, because I am ceaselessly tortured in this flame.'