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 he who shows no mercy will have judgement given against him without mercy; but mercy triumphs over judgement.
James 5:1
Come, you rich men, weep aloud and howl for your sorrows which will soon be upon you.
He that giveth
Luke 6:33
And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even bad men act thus.
Luke 14:12
Also to His host, who had invited Him, He said, "When you give a breakfast or a dinner, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbours, lest perhaps they should invite you in return and a requital be made you.
Luke 16:24
So he cried aloud, 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 agony in this flame.'