Proverbs 28:8
He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
7He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
9As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If you let any of the poor among my people have the use of your money, do not be a hard creditor to him, and do not take interest.
2 Samuel 12:6And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.
Job 27:17He may get them ready, but the upright will put them on, and he who is free from sin will take the silver for a heritage.
Proverbs 14:31He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
Ecclesiastes 2:26To the man with whom he is pleased, God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner he gives the work of getting goods together and storing up wealth, to give to him in whom God has pleasure. This again is to no purpose and desire for wind.
Ezekiel 18:13And has given out his money at interest and taken great profits: he will certainly not go on living: he has done all these disgusting things: death will certainly be his fate; his blood will be on him.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:8
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Note, 1. Religion is true wisdom, and it makes men wise in every relation. He that conscientiously keeps the law is wise, and he will be particularly a wise son, that is, will act discreetly towards his parents, for the law of God teaches him to do so. 2. Bad company is a great hindrance to religion. Those that are companions of riotous men, that choose such for their companions and delight in their conversation,… Read the whole commentary →