Proverbs 28:8
He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If thou lend money to any of my people with thee that is poor, thou shalt not be to him as a creditor; neither shall ye lay upon him usury.
2 Samuel 12:6and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Job 27:17He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For to the man that pleaseth him God giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that pleaseth God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Ezekiel 18:13hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations: he shall surely die; his blood 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 →