Proverbs 18:24
A man that wyll haue frendes, must shewe hym selfe frendly: and there is a frende whiche is nearer then a brother.
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23The poore prayeth meekely: but the riche geueth a rough aunswere.
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 →