Proverbs 28:8
He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
7He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
9He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor, that dwelleth with thee, thou shalt not be hard upon them as an extortioner, nor oppress them with usuries.
2 Samuel 12:6He shall restore the ewe fourfold, because he did this thing, and had no pity.
Job 27:17He shall prepare indeed, but the just man shall be clothed with it: and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.
Ecclesiastes 2:26God hath given to a man that is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he hath given vexation, and superfluous care, to heap up and to gather together, and to give it to him that hath pleased God: but this also is vanity, and a fruitless solicitude of the mind.
Ezekiel 18:13That giveth upon usury, and that taketh an increase: shall such a one live? he shall not live. Seeing he hath done all these detestable things, he shall surely 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 →