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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 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 28:8 in other translations
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
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In context
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.
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