Proverbs 18:24
A man amiable to society shall be more friendly than a brother.
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In Context
23The poor will speak with supplications. And the rich will express themselves roughly.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:3Then David and Jonathan formed a pact. For he loved him like his own soul.
1 Samuel 30:26Then David went to Ziklag, and he sent gifts from the prey to the elders of Judah, his neighbors, saying, “Receive a blessing from the prey of the enemies of the Lord,”
2 Samuel 9:1And David said, “Do you think that there could be anyone left from the house of Saul, so that I might show mercy to him because of Jonathan?”
2 Samuel 16:17And Absalom said to him: “Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?”
2 Samuel 19:30And Mephibosheth responded to the king, “But now let him take it all, since my lord the king has been returned peacefully into his own house.”
1 Chronicles 12:38All these men of war, equipped for the fight, went with a perfect heart to Hebron, so that they might appoint David as king over all of Israel. Then, too, all the remainder of Israel were of one heart, so that they might 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 →