Proverbs 28:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁸ Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ He who by charging excessive interest and who by unjust efforts to get gain increases his material possession gathers it for him [to spend] who is kind and generous to the poor. [Job 27:16, 17; Prov. 13:22; Eccl. 2:26.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

Common English Bible

⁸ Those who become rich through high interest rates gather money for those who are generous to the poor.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.

Proverbs 28:8 Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.’

Exodus 22:25

‘If you lend silver to my people, to the poor person among you, you must not be like a creditor to him; you must not charge him interest.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his   grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbour sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Proverbs 14:31

The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker, but one who is kind to the needy honours him.

Proverbs 19:7

All the brothers of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends keep their distance from him! He may pursue them with words, but they are not there.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

For to the person who is pleasing in his sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy;  but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God’s sight.  This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Ezekiel 18:13

and lends at interest or for profit, will he live? He will not live! Since he has committed all these detestable acts, he will certainly die. His death will be his own fault.  ,

Ezekiel 18:17

He keeps his hand from harming the poor, not taking interest or profit on a loan. He practises my ordinances and follows my statutes. Such a person will not die for his father’s iniquity. He will certainly live.

Ezekiel 18:8

He doesn’t lend at interest or for profit  but keeps his hand from injustice and carries out true justice between men.

Leviticus 25:36

Do not profit or take interest from him,  but fear your God and let your brother live among you.