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31 He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker,
    but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

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31 Whoever oppresses a poor man (A)insults his (B)Maker,
    (C)but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

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He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
    gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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Whoever multiplies his wealth (A)by interest and profit[a]
    (B)gathers it for him who is (C)generous to the poor.

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Footnotes

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