Proverbs 28:8

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
KJV King James Version: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
WEB World English Bible: He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
ASV American Standard Version: He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
DBY Darby Translation: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
WBS Webster Bible: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.