Proverbs 28:8

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:8

BSB
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
AKJV
He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
CPDV
Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.
ERV
He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
NHEB
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
SMT
He increasing by interest and usury, he shall gather it for him compassionating the poor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 28:8

HethatbyusuryH5392Noun MasculineandunjustgainH8636Noun FeminineincreasethH7235VerbhissubstanceH1952heshallgatherH6908VerbitforhimthatwillpityH2603VerbthepoorH1800Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 28:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:8
Summary
Ill-gotten gains ultimately benefit the compassionate.
Event
Unjust wealth redistributed
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom