King James Version
Proverbs 28:8 in the King James Version says “He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. unjust: H...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion: or, feedeth gluttons
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
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Whoso 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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and unjust gain”
H8636multiplication, i.e., percentage or bonus in addition to principal
“it for him that will pity”
H2603properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
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