Proverbs 28:8
He that by neshekh (interest) and increase increaseth his substance, 1 he shall gather it for him that will pity the dalim (poor ones). 1
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Exodus 22:25If thou at all take the cloak of thy re'a as security, thou shalt return it unto him by bo hashemesh (sunset);
2 Samuel 12:6And he shall restore the kivsah fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no khamal (pity).
Job 27:17He may prepare it, but the tzaddik shall put it on, 1 and the innocent shall divide the kesef. 1
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the dal (poor) showeth contempt for his Oseh (Maker), 1 but he that honoreth Him is kind to the evyon (needy). 1
Ecclesiastes 2:26For to the adam that is pleasing in His sight, Hashem gives chochmah, and da'as, and simchah; but to the choteh (sinner) Hashem giveth travail; Hashem giveth the work of gathering and storing up, that Hashem may give to him that pleases HaElohim. This also is hevel and chasing after ruach.
Ezekiel 18:13Hath loaned gelt upon neshekh (usury), and hath taken tarbit (interest); shall he then live? He shall not live; he hath done all these to'evot; he shall surely die; his dahm 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 →