 | William Arnot - 1978 - 588 pages
...prescribes philosophy approves simplicity. The Rights of Man (Proverbs 22:22, 23; 23:10, 11) " !?ob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate : for the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.""liemove not... | |
 | Michael Wheeler - 1999 - 330 pages
...poor to increase his riches, shall surely come to want." [Proverbs 22.16] And again, more strongly: "Rob not the poor because he is poor; neither oppress the afflicted in the place of business. For God shall spoil the soul of those that spoiled them." [Proverbs 22.22] (17-57-8)... | |
 | Dagobert D. Runes - 2001 - 308 pages
...Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and...that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge. For it is... | |
 | Daniel S. Udrescu - 2002 - 282 pages
...that when we take away by mischief we are giving to others above us and we will always be in need: "He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and...that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want." Everything was given unto us and there is nothing that we are going to take from this world. If none... | |
 | John Phillips - 2002 - 648 pages
...way. It is God's way too. (3) The Oppressor (22:16) Finally the king must beware of the oppressor: "He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and...that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want." This proverb underlines the wrongful acquisition and the wrongful outlay of money. God condemns the... | |
 | Lester V. Berrey - 2002 - 276 pages
...the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. — PROV. 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to wanL — PROV. 22:16 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate.... | |
 | Jacob W. Ehrlich - 2002 - 242 pages
...enough . . . Genesis 33:11 ... a gift destroyeth the heart (understanding) . Ecclesiastes 7:7 . . . and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Proverbs 22:16 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.... | |
 | James Shane - 2002 - 710 pages
...house; but He that hateth gifts shall live. He that oppresseth the poor to increase his substance, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity... | |
 | Ernest Verity - 2003 - 602 pages
...parental "correction," just as we need the "correction" of God to keep us on the narrow way. 22:16, He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and...that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Jesus taught that we should never favor the rich, for social acceptance, and certainly never at the... | |
 | Ernest Verity - 2003 - 618 pages
...his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. Proverbs 22:16 is a warning. He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and...that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Proverbs 23:4-5 is often forgotten as we hoard our little piles of wealth. Labour not to be rich: cease... | |
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He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 
