Proverbs 28:8

The Scriptures 1998

He who increases his possessions by interest and profit Gathers it for him who shows favour to the poor.

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:6

“Also, he has to repay fourfold for the lamb, because he did this deed and because he had no compassion.”

Psalm 72:13

He spares the poor and needy, And He saves the lives of the needy.

Exodus 22:25

“If you do lend silver to any of My people, the poor among you, you are not to be like one that lends on interest to him. Do not lay interest on him.

Proverbs 13:22

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

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbour sins; But he who shows favour to the poor, O blessed is he.

Proverbs 14:31

He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who esteems Him shows favour to the needy.

Proverbs 19:7

All the brothers of the poor shall hate him; How much more shall his friends go far from him! He pursues promises – they are gone!.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

For He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His eyes. But to the sinner He gives the task of gathering and collecting, to give to him who is good before Elohim. That too is futile and feeding on wind.

Ezekiel 18:13

if he has lent on interest or taken increase – shall he live? He shall not live! If he has done any of these abominations, he shall certainly die, his blood is upon him.

Ezekiel 18:17

turns back his hand from wronging the poor, and he has not taken interest or increase, has executed My right-rulings and walked in My laws – he shall not die for the crookedness of his father, he shall certainly live!

Ezekiel 18:8

if he does not lend on interest or take increase, turns back his hand from unrighteousness, executes right-ruling in truth between man and man,

Leviticus 25:36

‘Take no interest from him, or profit, but you shall fear your Elohim, and your brother shall live with you.