Proverbs 28:8
The Scripture
(8) He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:22Job 27:16Job 27:17Ecclesiastes 2:26Leviticus 25:36Ezekiel 18:8Ezekiel 18:13Ezekiel 18:17Proverbs 19:7II Samuel 12:6
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