Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
In context
5 Evil men understand not judgment: But they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be abomination. 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit: But the upright shall have good things in possession. 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Compare in other versions
- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:8 in the ESV
Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.