Proverbs 28:8
Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
In context
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely. 6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. 7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. 8 Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. 11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 28:8 in the KJV
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:8 in the NIV
Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.