Ezekiel 18:16
Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,
The verse portrays the righteous person as one who oppresses no one, does not retain what was given in pledge, and does not seize goods by violence, but instead shares bread with the hungry and provides clothing for the naked. It stands as part of reproof and warning given to God's people, to mothers, to fathers, and to the children of Israel, so that they do not go forward blindly. It urges faithful work to be carried on at all times and in all places, while the Lord speaks whether people will listen or refuse to listen. Its chapter makes clear that God observes every act of unjust dealing and will bring judgment upon those who oppress others. Those who receive its message and heed it with patience and a generous, teachable spirit are granted the blessing of the Lord.