He [that] hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, [that] hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
Ver. 8. He that hath not given forth upon usury.] Of this sin, see what I have said elsewhere. Exo 22:25 Psalms 15:5 Neh 5:10
Neither hath taken any increase.] Interest we call it now, after the French, who first helped us to that fine word. a But let the patrons of usury consider that what distinctions soever they bring for it, God alloweth here of no usury, but condemneth both Neshec the biting, and Tarbith the toothless usury, as equally naught.
That hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity.] Whether it be injury to another, revenge, raking together riches of unrighteousness, reaching after honours, &c.
Hath executed true judgment.] Without partiality or passion, whether he be a judge or an arbitrator.
a Nihil interest inter funas et foenus; nihil inter mortem distat et sortem. - Ambros.