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Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
Proverbs 28:8 · Darby 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 interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to 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 understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.
11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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