Proverbs 28:8
He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If thou lende money to my people, that is, to the poore with thee, thou shalt not bee as an vsurer vnto him: yee shall not oppresse him with vsurie.
2 Samuel 12:6And he shall restore the lambe foure folde, because he did this thing, and had no pitie thereof.
Job 27:17He may prepare it, but the iust shall put it on, and the innocent shall deuide the siluer.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poore, reprooueth him that made him: but hee honoureth him, that hath mercie on the poore.
Ecclesiastes 2:26Surely to a man that is good in his sight, God giueth wisdome, and knowledge, and ioy: but to the sinner he giueth paine, to gather, and to heape to giue to him that is good before God: this is also vanitie, and vexation of the spirit.
Ezekiel 18:13Or hath giuen forth vpon vsurie, or hath taken increase, shall he liue? he shall not liue: seeing he hath done all these abominations, he shall die the death, and his blood shall be vpon 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 →