Proverbs 28:8
He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If, silver, thou wilt lend unto my people—unto the humbled one by thee, thou shalt not be to him like one that lendeth on interest,—thou shalt not lay upon him interest.
2 Samuel 12:6and, the lamb, shall he pay back sevenfold,—because he did this thing, and, for that he had no pity.
Job 27:17He may prepare, but, the righteous, shall put on, and, the silver, shall the innocent apportion.
Proverbs 14:31The oppressor of the poor, hath reproached his Maker, but he that sheweth favour to the needy, is one who, holdeth Him in honour.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For, to a man who is good before him, hath he given wisdom and knowledge and gladness,—whereas, to the sinner, he hath given employment, to gather and heap up, to give to one who is good before God, even this, was vanity, and a feeding on wind.
Ezekiel 18:13Upon interest, hath put out. And increase, hath accepted—, And shall he live? He shall not live All these abominations, he hath done, He shall surely be put to death, His blood, upon himself, shall be.
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 →