Proverbs 28:6-8

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⁶^(A)Better is a poor man who ^(B)walks in his integrity
    than a rich man who is ^(C)crooked in his ways.
⁷The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
    but ^(D)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
⁸Whoever multiplies his wealth ^(E)by interest and profit^[a]
    ^(F)gathers it for him who is ^(G)generous to the poor.

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Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor

Proverbs 28:6-8

New International Version

⁶Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than the rich whose ways are perverse.^(A)

⁷A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.^(B)

⁸Whoever increases wealth by taking interest^(C) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,^(D) who will be kind to the poor.^(E)

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