Proverbs 19:7

Christian Standard Bible

⁷All the brothers of a poor person hate him;^(A)
how much more do his friends
keep their distance from him!
He may pursue them with words,^(B)
but they are not there.^[a]

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19:7 Hb uncertain

Proverbs 19:7 in all English translations

Proverbs 19:17

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁷Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,^(A)
and he will give a reward to the lender.^[a]^(B)

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19:17 Lit to him

Proverbs 19:17 in all English translations

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