Proverbs 28:8
He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
7A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25And if thou take thy neighbour's garment for a pledge, thou shalt restore it to him before sunset.
2 Samuel 12:6And he shall restore the lamb seven-fold, because he has not spared.
Job 27:17all these things shall the righteous gain, and the truehearted shall possess his wealth.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For God has given to the man who is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but he has given to the sinner trouble, to add and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God; for this is also vanity and waywardness of spirit.
Ezekiel 18:13has lent upon usury, and taken usurious increase; he shall by no means live: he has wrought all these iniquities; 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 →