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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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The Sin of 'Biting' Usury
Commentators explain that the 'interest and increase' condemned here refers to exploitative usury that harms the poor. John Gill notes the original Hebrew word for usury signifies 'biting,' highlighting how this practice devours the substance of the vulnerable. The sin is not merely profit, but profit gained by oppressing others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Unjust gain - Omit “unjust”: “usury and gain” form the concept of “gain derived from usury.” Ill-gotten gains do not prosper; after a time, …
19th Century
Anglican
He that by usury ... increaseth his substance. —See above on Proverbs 6:1.
He shall gather it for him t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that by usury and unjust gain increases his substance By biting and oppressing the poor; letting him have money at an …
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What is ill-gotten, though it may increase much, will not last long. Thus the poor are repaid, and God is glorified.
