Proverbs 28:8 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

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

Proverbs 28:8

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Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {be} rich.

Whoso keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {men} shameth his father. {is a companion...: or, feedeth gluttons}

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. {unjust...: Heb. by increase}

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination.

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good {things} in possession.

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Proverbs 28:1

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion."

Proverbs 28:2

"For the transgression of a land many {are} the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding {and} knowledge the state {thereof} shall be prolonged. {by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged}"

Proverbs 28:3

"A poor man that oppresseth the poor {is like} a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. {which...: Heb. without food}"

Proverbs 28:4

"They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them."

Proverbs 28:5

"Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all {things}."

Proverbs 28:6

"Better {is} the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than {he that is} perverse {in his} ways, though he {be} rich."

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