Proverbs 28:8

The Passion Translation

Go ahead and get rich on the backs of the poor, but all the wealth you gather will one day be given to those who are kind to the needy.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:22

The benevolent man leaves an inheritance that endures to his children’s children, but the wealth of the wicked is treasured up for the righteous.

Proverbs 14:21

It’s a sin to despise one who is less fortunate than you, but when you are kind to the poor, you will prosper and be blessed.

Proverbs 14:31

Insult your Creator, will you? That’s exactly what you do every time you oppress the powerless! Showing kindness to the poor is equal to honoring your maker.

Proverbs 19:7

When a man is poor, even his family has no use for him. How much more will his “friends” avoid him— for though he begs for help, they won’t respond.

Ezekiel 18:13

and charges exorbitant interest for profit when lending money—such a person will by no means live. Because he committed all these appalling deeds, he will surely be put to death, and he alone will be responsible for his own death.

Ezekiel 18:17

He refuses to do anything evil and does not lend for profit or charge exorbitant interest. He faithfully keeps my laws and teachings—such a person will certainly live and not die for his father’s sins.

Ezekiel 18:8

He does not lend at interest or take any profit. He refuses to do anything evil and gives honest judgment between one person and another.