King James Bible
KJVHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
World English Bible
WEBHe who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
King James Bible
KJVHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
World English Bible
WEBHe who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.