Matthew Henry · Verse 8
That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.
Proverbs 28:8
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
BSB
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
KJV
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
ASV
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
BBE
He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
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