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Proverbs 28:8
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
King James Version
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
World English Bible
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
American Standard Version
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.
Darby Translation
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
Bible in Basic English
He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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