Proverbs 18:23-24

New Living Translation

²³The poor plead for mercy;
the rich answer with insults.

²⁴There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

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Proverbs 18:23-24

New International Version

²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.^(A)

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