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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 the poor defies their Creator,
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

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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 gains wealth by charging exorbitant[a] interest
    collects it for someone who is kind to the poor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:8 Lit. charging interest upon