Proverbs 28:8
Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 18:13
hath given forth upon interest, and hath taken increase; shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.
- Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
- Ezekiel 18:8
he that hath not given forth upon interest, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true justice between man and man,
- Proverbs 14:31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
- Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
- Proverbs 19:7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.