Proverbs 28:8
He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
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In Context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
Cross References
Job 27:17He may procure, but the righteous shall wear it, And the innocent shall share the silver.
Proverbs 14:31He who oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he who hath mercy on the poor honoreth him.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For to a man who is good in his sight God giveth wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner he giveth the wearisome business of gathering and heaping up, to give it to him who is good before God. This also is vanity, and striving after wind.
Ezekiel 18:13giveth forth upon usury, and taketh increase, shall he live? No! he shall not live. He hath done all these abominations; 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 →