He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty—a statement that both forms of economic injustice (exploitation and corruption) produce their own downfall. The oppression of the poor for gain is one form; the giving of gifts to the rich (bribery/flattery) is another. Both 'come to poverty' (yavo l'mazon), face deprivation. The theological significance involves the principle that God opposes economic injustice in all its forms.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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