Proverbs 28:8

New Century Version

Some people get rich by overcharging others, but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

He must pay for the lamb four times for doing such a thing. He had no mercy!”

Psalm 72:13

He will be kind to the weak and poor, and he will save their lives.

Exodus 22:25

“If you lend money to one of my people who is poor, do not treat him as a moneylender would. Charge him nothing for using your money.

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for good people.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 19:7

Poor people’s relatives avoid them; even their friends stay far away. They run after them, begging, but they are gone.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

If people please God, God will give them wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But sinners will get only the work of gathering and storing wealth that they will have to give to the ones who please God. So all their work is useless, like chasing the wind.

Ezekiel 18:13

He lends money for too much interest and profit. Will this son live? No, he will not live! He has done all these hateful things, so he will surely be put to death. He will be responsible for his own death.

Ezekiel 18:17

He keeps his hand from doing wrong. He does not take too much interest or profit when he lends money. He obeys my laws and lives by my rules. He will not die for his father’s sin; he will surely live.

Ezekiel 18:8

He does not lend money to get too much interest or profit. He keeps his hand from doing wrong. He judges fairly between one person and another.

Leviticus 25:36

Do not charge him any interest on money you loan to him, but respect your God; let the poor live among you.