Proverbs 14:20
King James Version
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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Proverbs 14:20
New International Version
20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(A)
Proverbs 14:20
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:20 Lit. many are the lovers of the rich
Proverbs 19:4-7
King James Version
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
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Proverbs 19:4-7
New International Version
4 Wealth attracts many friends,
but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:7 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.
Proverbs 19:4-7
New King James Version
4 (A)Wealth makes many friends,
But the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A (B)false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies will not escape.
6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
7 (C)All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go (D)far from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they [a]abandon him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:7 Lit. are not
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