Quotes about Oppression
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
- Proverbs 18:23
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
- Proverbs 22:7
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
- Proverbs 22:16
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
- Proverbs 22:22
A destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- Proverbs 28:3
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.
- Proverbs 28:15
A leader who lacks judgment is also a great oppressor, but he who hates dishonest profit will prolong his days.
- Proverbs 28:16
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
- Proverbs 28:28
The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.
- Proverbs 29:13
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
- Proverbs 29:16
there is a generation whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are knives, devouring the oppressed from the earth and the needy from among men.
- Proverbs 30:14
lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice.
- Proverbs 31:5