Proverbs 28:6-11
English Standard Version
6 (A)Better is a poor man who (B)walks in his integrity
than a rich man who is (C)crooked in his ways.
7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
but (D)a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 Whoever multiplies his wealth (E)by interest and profit[a]
(F)gathers it for him who is (G)generous to the poor.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his (H)prayer is an abomination.
10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way
(I)will fall into his own pit,
but the blameless (J)will have a goodly inheritance.
11 A rich man is wise in his (K)own eyes,
but a poor man who has understanding (L)will find him out.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 That is, profit that comes from charging interest to the poor
Proverbs 28:6-11
New International Version
6 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than the rich whose ways are perverse.(A)
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(B)
8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(C) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,(D) who will be kind to the poor.(E)
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(F)
10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
will fall into their own trap,(G)
but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.
11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
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