Proverbs 28:8-11 in English

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by usury and increase, gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ When people become very rich by charging very high interest DOU, their money will eventually go to someone who does kind things for the poor.

⁹ If people do not obey MTY God's laws, God ◄detests their prayers/considers that their prayers stink►.

¹⁰ Those who cause honest/good people to do what is evil will fall into their own pits/traps, but good things will happen to those who ◄are innocent/have not done what is wrong►.

¹¹ Many rich people think that they are wise, but poor people who have good sense will find out whether rich people really are wise or not.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressor also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.

⁹ As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

¹⁰ Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.

¹¹ The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ He that heapeth together riches by usury and loan, gathereth them for him that will be bountiful to the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

¹⁰ He that deceiveth the just in a wicked way, shall fall in his own destruction: and the upright shall possess his goods.

¹¹ The rich man seemeth to himself wise: but the poor man that is prudent shall search him out.

⁸ Anyone who gets rich through charging interest and profiteering is only storing it up for someone who is kind to the poor.

⁹ God hates the prayers of people who disregard the law.

¹⁰ Those who lead good people astray into evil ways will fall into their own traps, but the innocent will receive a good reward.

¹¹ The rich see themselves as wise, but poor people with insight see right through them.

⁸ He that increaseth his riches by vsurie and interest, gathereth them for him that will be mercifull vnto the poore.

⁹ He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.

¹⁰ He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.

¹¹ The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.

⁸ He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit: But the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ He that increaseth his wealth by interest and usury will gather it for him that will be kind to the poor.

⁹ When one turneth away his ear so as not to listen to the law, even his prayer becometh an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the upright to go astray on an evil way, will surely fall into his own ditch; but the men of integrity will inherit what is good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the indigent that hath understanding can search him through.

⁸ He that increases his wealth by usuries and unjust gains, Gathers it for him that pities the poor.

⁹ He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even he has made his prayer abominable.

¹⁰ He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, Himself shall fall into destruction: Transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, But shall not enter into it.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own conceit; But an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

⁸ He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.

¹⁰ He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from sh'ma ·hearing obeying· the Torah ·Teaching·, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ The one who makes his fortune by charging too much interest gathers his wealth for another who will have pity on poor people.

⁹ If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

¹⁰ Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a good inheritance.

¹¹ The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor person who has understanding will find him out.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor man that hath understanding searcheth him out.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

⁹ He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

⁸ He that gathereth together riches by usuries, and free increases, gathereth those or them together against poor men.

⁹ His prayer shall be made cursed, that boweth away his ear, that he hear not the law.

¹⁰ He that deceiveth just or rightwise men in an evil way, shall fall in his perishing; and just or rightwise men shall wield his goods.

¹¹ A rich man seemeth wise to himself; but a poor man prudent shall search him out or know his counsel.

⁸ He that gathereth together riches by usuries, and free(ly) (made) increases, gathereth those together against poor men. (He who gathereth together riches from high interest rates, and exorbitant increases, gathereth them together for him who will give them to the poor.)

⁹ His prayer shall be made cursed, that boweth away his ear (or who turneth away his ear), (so) that he hear not the law.

¹⁰ He that deceiveth just men in an evil way, shall fall in his perishing; and just men shall wield his goods. (He who deceiveth the righteous in an evil way, shall fall in his perishing; and the righteous shall possess his goods.)

¹¹ A rich man seemeth wise to himself; but a poor man prudent shall search him. (A rich person seemeth wise to himself; but a prudent poor person shall search him out, and find him wanting.)

⁸ Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.

⁹ Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.

¹¹ A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.