8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
English Standard Version
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profitThat is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
The Message
8 Get as rich as you want through cheating and extortion, But eventually some friend of the poor is going to give it all back to them.
New King James Version
8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
New Living Translation
8 Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 28:8
Commentary on Proverbs 28:8
(Read Proverbs 28:8)
That which is ill got, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.