Proverbs 28:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. unjust......" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:8 — KJV
“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)
Proverbs 28:8 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:8
“He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again. straiteneth: Heb. leadeth in”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:8: gain, increaseth, heb
“Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually. increaseth: Heb. ascendeth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:8: gain, increaseth, heb
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:8: gain, gather, heb
“Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:8: gain, gather, heb
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:8: gain, poor, heb
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