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Proverbs 28:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 28:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance—The Hebrew neshek (usury, interest) literally means 'bite,' reflecting predatory lending. Combined with tarbit (unjust gain, excessive interest), this condemns exploiting the vulnerable. Yet divine irony prevails: he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.Leviticus 25:35-37 explicitly forbade charging interest to fellow Israelites, especially the poor. Wealth accumulated through exploitation ultimately transfers to the righteous who show chanan (mercy, favor) to the needy. God redistributes ill-gotten wealth—a principle seen in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:8
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“and prepare clothing as the clay;”
“but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.”
“God gives wisdom”
“but fear your God; that your brother may live among you.”
“who has not received interest nor increase”
“and has taken increase; shall he then live? he shall not live: he has done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be on him.”
“but he who is kind to the needy honors him.”
“neither has taken any increase”
“but they are gone.”