Proverbs 19:7

All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

6Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

8He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

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Cross References

Psalms 38:12\38:11\My lovers and my friends keep away from my disease; my relations keep far away.

Psalms 88:18\88:17\They are round me all the day like water; they have made a circle about me.

Proverbs 14:20The poor man is hated even by his neighbour, but the man of wealth has numbers of friends.

Proverbs 19:4Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.

Proverbs 27:10Do not give up your friend and your father's friend; and do not go into your brother's house in the day of your trouble: better is a neighbour who is near than a brother far off.

Luke 18:38And he said in a loud voice, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:7-8

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. These two verses are a comment upon v. 4 , and show, 1. How those that are rich and great are courted and caressed, and have suitors and servants in abundance. The prince that has power in his hand, and preferments at his disposal, has his gate and his ante-chamber… Read the whole commentary →

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