Proverbs 28:8 | |
NASB: He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. (NASB ©1995) GWT: Whoever becomes wealthy through [unfair] loans and interest collects them for the one who is kind to the poor. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. ASV: He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. BBE: He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor. DBY: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. JPS: He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. WBS: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. WEB: He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. YLT: Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it. | |
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