Proverbs 28:8

Proverbs 28:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
• New International Version (NIV)Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
• New King James Version (NKJV)One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

Context of Proverbs 28:8

6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich. 7Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father. He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.

Proverbs 28:8 word by word

מַרְבֶּ֣ה ה֭וֹנוֹ בְּנֶ֣שֶׁךְ וְתַרְבִּ֑ית לְחוֹנֵ֖ן דַּלִּ֣ים יִקְבְּצֶֽנּוּ׃Read the interlinear

• poorדַּלdal · poorH1800

Cross-references for Proverbs 28:8

• Proverbs 13:22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous [man].
• Job 27:16Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare clothing as the clay;
• Ecclesiastes 2:26For he giveth to a man that is good in his sight 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 is good in God's sight. This also is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
• Leviticus 25:36Thou shalt take no usury nor increase of him; and thou shalt fear thy God; that thy brother may live beside thee.
• Ezekiel 18:8he hath not given forth upon usury, nor taken increase; he hath withdrawn his hand from unrighteousness, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
• Proverbs 19:7All the brethren of a poor [man] hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth [them] with words, — they are not [to be found].
• 2 Samuel 12:6and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

Commentaries on Proverbs 28:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8He that by usury - increaseth his substance - By taking unlawful interest for his money; lending to a man in great distress, money, for the use of which he requires an exorbitant sum. O that the names of all those unfeeling, hard-hearted, consummate villains in the nation, who thus take advantage of their neighbour's necessities to enrich themselves, were published at every market cross; and then the delinquents all sent to their brother savages in New…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Unjust gain - Omit “unjust:” “usury and gain” make up the notion of “gain derived from usury.” Ill-gotten gains do not prosper, after a time they pass into hands that know how to use them better.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8Verse 8 That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The law forbade charging interest on loans to needy Israelites (Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:36; Deuteronomy 23:19). The rich were told to lend generously to the poor (Proverbs 3:27–28; 11:24; 28:27; 29:7, 14).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. usury ... unjust gain--(Compare Margin). The two terms, meaning nearly the same, may denote excessive interest. God's providence directs the proper use of wealth.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 28:8

• Injustice
• Interest
• Lending
• Poor
• Riches
• Usury

In the dictionaries

• Accept
• Cover
• Debt
• Mercy
• Prosper
• Rise
• Usury
• Hezekiah (2)
• Interest
• Pity

Commentaries on Proverbs 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings