Proverbs 28:8
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
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In Context
7Whoever keeps the Torah is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
9He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25“If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be to him as a creditor. You shall not charge him interest.
2 Samuel 12:6He must restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and because he had no pity!”
Job 27:17he may prepare it, but the just will put it on, and the innocent will divide the silver.
Proverbs 14:31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For to the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner he gives travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
Ezekiel 18:13has lent with interest, and has taken increase from the poor, shall he then live? He shall not live. He has done all these abominations. He shall surely die. His blood will be on 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 →