Proverbs 28:3
The Scripture
(3) A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Related verses (shared words)
Proverbs 14:31Joel 2:23Deuteronomy 15:7Deuteronomy 15:11Psalms 10:9Psalms 35:10