Proverbs 28:8
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
7A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25(22-24) If thou lend money to any of My people, even to the poor with thee, thou shalt not be to him as a creditor; neither shall ye lay upon him interest.
2 Samuel 12:6and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.'
Job 27:17He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For to the man that is good in His sight He giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner He giveth the task, to gather and to heap up, that he may leave to him that is good in the sight of God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Ezekiel 18:13hath given forth upon interest, and hath taken increase; shall he then live? he shall not live — he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely be put to death, 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 →