Proverbs 28:8 Meaning
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Context Explained
6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
10Whoso 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 11:24
Contrasts the outcomes of generosity versus greed.
Matthew 6:24
Jesus teaches about the dangers of serving wealth.
1 Timothy 6:10
Warns against the love of money leading to ruin.
Source: Proverbs 28:8