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Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
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The Boomerang of Oppression
Commentators explain that wealth gained by oppressing the poor will not last. They interpret the verse to mean that the oppressor will ultimately be forced to give their unjust gains to someone even richer and more powerful. This act of divine justice leaves the oppressor in the very poverty they inflicted on others, making their greed self-defeating.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, he who oppresses the poor for his own profit gives (that is, will, in the common course of things, be compelled to give) to a rich man, and…
19th Century
Anglican
He that oppresseth the poor ... —Rather, he that does so is (thereby) giving to the rich, only to (…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that oppresses the poor to increase his [riches] By taking away from them the little they have; by keeping back their …
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We are merely stewards, and must distribute what God entrusts to our care, according to his will.
