Proverbs 22:22-23
Modern English Version
Saying Two
22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor,
neither oppress the afflicted in the gate;
23 for the Lord will plead their cause,
and spoil the soul of those who spoiled them.
Proverbs 28:3
Modern English Version
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor
is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
Proverbs 28:6
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6 Better is the poor who walks in his uprightness
than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Proverbs 29:7
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7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
Proverbs 29:13
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13 The poor and the deceitful man have this in common:
The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.
Proverbs 29:14
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14 The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 31:20
Modern English Version
20 She stretches out her hand to the poor;
yes, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
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