Proverbs 28:8
Whoever piles up riches by usury and profit gathers them for him who will give freely to the poor.
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In Context
7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.
9Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If you lend money to the poor of my people who live among you, you shall not coerce them like a collector, nor oppress them with usury.
2 Samuel 12:6He shall restore the sheep fourfold, because he did this word, and he did not take pity.”
Job 27:17then yes, he will gather, but the just will be clothed with it and the innocent will divide the silver.
Proverbs 14:31Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.
Ecclesiastes 2:26God has given, to the man who is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and rejoicing. But to the sinner, he has given affliction and needless worrying, so as to add, and to gather, and to deliver, to him who has pleased God. But this, too, is emptiness and a hollow worrying of the mind.
Ezekiel 18:13who lends upon usury, and who takes an increase, then shall he live? He shall not live. Since he has done all these detestable things, he shall certainly die. His blood shall be upon 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 →