Proverbs 18:24
There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.
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In Context
23The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:3Then Jonathan and David made an agreement together, because of Jonathan's love for David.
1 Samuel 30:26And when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the goods to the responsible men of Judah, and to his friends, saying, Here is an offering for you from the goods of those who were fighting against the Lord;
2 Samuel 9:1And David said, Is there still anyone of Saul's family living, so that I may be a friend to him, because of Jonathan?
2 Samuel 16:17And Absalom said, Is this your love for your friend? why did you not go with your friend?
2 Samuel 19:30And Mephibosheth said, Let him take it all, now that my lord the king has come back to his house in peace!
1 Chronicles 12:38All these men of war, expert in ordering the fight, came to Hebron with the full purpose of making David king over all Israel; and all the rest of Israel were united in their desire to make David king.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 18:24
23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Note, 1. Poverty, though many inconveniences to the body attend it, has often a good effect upon the spirit, for it makes men humble and submissive, and mortifies their pride. It teaches them to use entreaties. When necessity forces men to beg it tells them they must not prescribe or demand, but take what is given them and be thankful. At the throne of God's grace we are all poor, and must use entreaties, not answer, but make application, must sue sub… Read the whole commentary →