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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

20 A faithful man is rich with blessings;
    but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

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20 The faithful man will prosper with blessings,
    but whoever is in a hurry to get rich
        will not escape punishment.

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