Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:8
American Standard Version
He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Amplified® Bible
He who by charging excessive interest {and} who by unjust efforts to get gain increases his material possession gathers it for him [to spend] who is kind {and} generous to the poor.
Contemporary English Version
If you make money by charging high interest rates, you will lose it all to someone who cares for the poor.
Darby English Version
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
Good News Bible
If you get rich by charging interest and taking advantage of people, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.
King James Version
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
New American Standard Bible
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
New International Version
He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest
amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
New King James Version
One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who acts graciously to the poor.
Revised Standard Version
He who augments his wealth by interest and increase gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
