Proverbs 28:8

Proverbs 28:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor

amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

8One who increases his wealth by 28:8 Possibly interest on money and food loansinterest of any kind,

Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor.

8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury

Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury (excessive interest)

Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. [Job 27:16, 17; Prov 13:22; Eccl 2:26]

8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury

lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

8Someone might get rich by taking interest or profit from poor people.

But that person only piles up wealth for someone who will be kind to poor people.