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Proverbs 28:8
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Proverbs 28:8 · World English 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 don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
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