Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Webster Bible
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In Context
7He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If thou shalt lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as a usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.
2 Samuel 12:6And he shall restore the lamb four-fold, 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 honoreth him hath mercy on the poor.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For God giveth to a man who is good in his sight, wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth toil, to gather, and to amass, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Ezekiel 18:13Hath given forth upon interest, 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 →