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Proverbs 28:8

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 28:8 in other translations

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

Proverbs 28:8 · World English Bible

Proverbs 28:8 in context

  1. 6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
  2. 7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
  3. 8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
  4. 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
  5. 10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.