Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.
New American Standard Bible
Gathers it
King James Version
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Holman Bible
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
A Conservative Version
He who augments his substance by interest and increase, gathers it for him 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.
Amplified
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
Bible in Basic English
He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
Darby Translation
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
Julia Smith Translation
He increasing by interest and usury, he shall gather it for him compassionating the poor.
King James 2000
He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
Modern King James verseion
He who increases his wealth by interest and unjust gain, he shall gather it for him who will pity the poor.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso increaseth his riches by vantage and winning, let him gather them to help the poor withal.
NET Bible
The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy.
New Heart English Bible
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
The Emphasized Bible
He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
Themes
Business life » Dishonesty » Unjust gain
Business life » Debts » Usury, forbidden
Credit system » Debts » Usury, forbidden
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
7 Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father. 8 Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor. 9 If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.
Phrases
Cross References
Leviticus 25:36
You are not to take interest or profit from him. Instead, you are to fear your God and let your relative live with you.
Proverbs 13:22
A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.
Exodus 22:25
"If you loan money to my people, to the poor among you, don't be like a creditor to them and don't impose interest on them.
Proverbs 14:31
Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.
2 Samuel 12:6
He will restore the lamb four times its value, because he did this thing, and because he did it without compassion."
Job 27:16-17
"Though he hoards silver like dust, and stores away garments like clay,
Proverbs 19:7
All the relatives of a poor person shun him how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he runs after them pleading, they aren't around.
Ecclesiastes 2:26
After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.
Ezekiel 18:8
if he doesn't lend with usury or exact interest, but instead refuses to participate in what is unjust, if he administers true justice between people,
Ezekiel 18:13
loans with usury, and exacts interest; will he live? He certainly will not! He has done all these detestable practices. He will certainly die, and his guilt will be his own fault."
Ezekiel 18:17
doesn't refuse to help the afflicted, or refuses to loan with usury or exact interest, but instead follows my ordinances and lives his life consistent with my statutes. He won't die because of his father's sin, will he? No! He'll certainly live.