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Proverbs 28:7-9
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 28:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 A wise son obeys the law,
but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 Whoever increases his wealth by charging exorbitant interest[a]
amasses it for another who will be generous to the poor.
9 When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law,
even his prayer is detestable.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:8 Exorbitant interest: was forbidden (see Ex 22:24; Lev 25:35-37; Deut 23:20-21; Ezek 22:12). Amasses it for another: see Prov 13:22. Generous to the poor: see Prov 14:31.
- Proverbs 28:9 Prayers offered without good faith are detestable—like the sacrifice of the wicked (see Prov 15:8; see also Prov 3:32; Ps 66:18; Isa 1:15; 59:1-2).
Proverbs 28:7-9
New International Version
Proverbs 28:7-9
New International Version
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.(A)
8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest(B) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,(C) who will be kind to the poor.(D)
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.(E)
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