Proverbs 28:8
King James Version (KJV)
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
In context
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
Proverbs 28:8 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to 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.