NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon He that by usuryneshek (neh'-shek) interest on a debt -- usury. and unjust gain tarbiyth (tar-beeth') multiplication, i.e. percentage or bonus in addition to principal -- increase, unjust gain. increaseth rabah (raw-baw') to increase (in whatever respect) his substance hown (hone) wealth; by implication, enough -- enough, + for nought, riches, substance, wealth. he shall gather qabats (kaw-bats') to grasp, i.e. collect -- assemble (selves), gather (bring) (together, selves together, up), heap, resort, surely, take up. it for him that will pity chanan (khaw-nan') to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition) the poor dal (dal) dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin -- lean, needy, poor (man), weaker. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. King James Bible He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest collects it for one who is kind to the poor. International Standard Version Whoever gains wealth by charging exorbitant interest collects it for someone who is kind to the poor. NET Bible The one who increases his wealth by increasing interest gathers it for someone who is gracious to the needy. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He that increases his property by contract and from usury will leave it to him that shows mercy upon the poor. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever becomes wealthy through [unfair] loans and interest collects them for the one who is kind to the poor. King James 2000 Bible He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Links Proverbs 28:8Proverbs 28:8 NIV Proverbs 28:8 NLT Proverbs 28:8 ESV Proverbs 28:8 NASB Proverbs 28:8 KJV |
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