Proverbs 28:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.”

Proverbs 28:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 28:8 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 28:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.”

Proverbs 28:8 — World English Bible

Proverbs 28:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.”

Proverbs 28:8 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 28:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.”

Proverbs 28:8 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 28:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.”

Proverbs 28:8 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 28:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.”

Proverbs 28:8 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 28:8 in Context — Proverbs 28

6 Mejor es el pobre que camina en su integridad, que el de perversos caminos, y rico.

7 El que guarda la ley es hijo prudente: mas el que es compañero de glotones, avergüenza á su padre.

8 El que aumenta sus riquezas con usura y crecido interés, para que se dé á los pobres lo allega.

9 El que aparta su oído para no oir la ley, su oración también es abominable.

10 El que hace errar á los rectos por el mal camino, él caerá en su misma sima: mas los perfectos heredarán el bien.

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What Does Proverbs 28:8 Mean?

Proverbs 28:8 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 28. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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