Bible verse

Proverbs 28:8

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 28:8 · BSB

Proverbs 28:8 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 28.

4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them.

5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.

12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

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Proverbs 28:8 in other translations

KJV

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

ASV

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

ERV

He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

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