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Proverbs 14:20
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Proverbs 14:20
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20 The poor are disliked even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.(A)
Proverbs 19:4
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Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth brings many friends,
but the poor are left friendless.(A)
Proverbs 19:7
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Proverbs 19:7
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7 If the poor are hated even by their kin,
how much more are they shunned by their friends!
When they call after them, they are not there.[a](A)
Footnotes
- 19.7 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Sirach 37:4
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Sirach 37:4
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4 Some companions rejoice in the happiness of friends,
but in time of trouble they are against them.(A)
Sirach 37:5
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Sirach 37:5
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5 Some companions help a friend for their stomachs’ sake,
yet in battle they will carry his shield.(A)
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