Proverbs 28:8
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest 2 gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. 1
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Exodus 22:25+ 22:25. Ex 22:25 [Heb Bible Ex 22:24] (Deut 15:7-8) (#10.582): T. To lend to the poor among God’s people without interest / R. Lend to the poor and destitute T. Consider: (Deut 15:8) clarifies to lend to the poor is an obligation not an optional instruction + 22:25. Ex 22:25 [Heb Bible Ex 22:24] (#10.583): T. This command is not found in the straightforward text, it is implied / R. Not to intermediate between a borrower and lender on interest, either as guarantor, or as witness, or as scribe of the document between them “If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, + 22:25. Ex 22:25 [Heb Bible Ex 22:24] (Deut 15:7-8, 15:7-15) (#10.584): T. Not to treat the poor man like a creditor would / T. Not to demand from a poor man repayment of his debt when you know that he is poor / R. Not to press the poor man for payment if you know he does not have the means you shall not be to him as a creditor. You shall not charge him interest.
Proverbs 14:31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, 2 but he who honors him shows mercy to the needy. 1
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 →