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Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Proverbs 28:8 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

    BBE

  • He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

    DBY

  • He who increases his wealth by excessive interest Gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

    WEB

  • Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

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