Proverbs 22:16

22:16 The one who oppresses the poor to increase his own gain

and the one who gives to the rich – both end up only in poverty.

Proverbs 22:22

22:22 Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor

and do not crush the needy in court,

Proverbs 14:31

14:31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator,

but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

Proverbs 18:23

18:23 A poor person makes supplications,

but a rich man answers harshly.

Amos 2:6

God Will Judge Israel

2:6 This is what the Lord says:

“Because Israel has committed three covenant transgressions –

make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment.

They sold the innocent for silver,

the needy for a pair of sandals.

Amos 4:1

4:1 Listen to this message, you cows of Bashan who live on Mount Samaria!

You oppress the poor;

you crush the needy.

You say to your husbands,

“Bring us more to drink!”

Amos 5:11-12

5:11 Therefore, because you make the poor pay taxes on their crops

and exact a grain tax from them,

you will not live in the houses you built with chiseled stone,

nor will you drink the wine from the fine vineyards you planted.

5:12 Certainly I am aware of your many rebellious acts

and your numerous sins.

You torment the innocent, you take bribes,

and you deny justice to the needy at the city gate.

Amos 8:4

8:4 Listen to this, you who trample the needy,

and do away with the destitute in the land.

Amos 8:6

8:6 We’re eager to trade silver for the poor,

a pair of sandals for the needy!

We want to mix in some chaff with the grain!”

James 2:6

2:6 But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?

James 5:1

Warning to the Rich

5:1 Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.

James 5:4

5:4 Look, the pay you have held back from the workers who mowed your fields cries out against you, and the cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.