Proverbs 28:8

Revised Version 1885

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

Psalm 72:13

He shall have pity on the poor and needy, And the souls of the needy he shall save.

Exodus 22:25

If thou lend money to any of my people with thee that is poor, thou shalt not be to him as a creditor; neither shall ye lay upon him usury.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Proverbs 14:21

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.

Proverbs 19:7

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

Ezekiel 18:13

hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations: he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.

Ezekiel 18:17

that hath withdrawn his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgements, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.

Ezekiel 18:8

he that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgement between man and man,

Leviticus 25:36

Take thou no usury of him or increase; but fear thy God: that thy brother may live with thee.