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


In Context

5 Evil men think not on judgment: but they that seek after the Lord, take notice of all things.

6 Better is the poor man walking in his simplicity, than the rich in crooked ways.

7 He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

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

9 He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

10 He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.

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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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