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He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Unjust gain - Omit “unjust”: “usury and gain” form the concept of “gain derived from usury.” Ill-gotten gains do not prosper; after a time, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that by usury ... increaseth his substance. —See above on Proverbs 6:1.

He shall gather it for him t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance By biting and oppressing the poor; letting him have money at an …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What is ill-gotten, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.

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