Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 28:8
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Berean Standard Bible
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
King James Version
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
World English Bible
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
American Standard Version
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 28
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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