8He that by usury and unjust gain increases 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 walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father.

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

9 He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

10 Whoever causes 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.

Proverbs 28:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:8He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:8He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:8He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:8Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.