Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.

A generous person will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.

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.

A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.

The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.

A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

The righteous person cares for the legal rights of the poor; the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

Like a roaring lion or a roving bear, so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.