Proverbs 19:7
All the brethren of the poore do hate hym, yea his owne frendes withdrawe them selues from hym: and he that geueth credence to wordes, getteth nothing.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
6The multitude hangeth vpon great men: and euery man fauoureth hym that geueth rewardes.
8He that is wise loueth his owne soule, and kepeth vnderstanding, that he may prosper.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:20The poore is hated euen of his owne neyghbours: but the riche hath many frendes.
Proverbs 19:4Riches maketh many frendes: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Proverbs 27:10Thyne owne frende and thy fathers frende see thou forsake not, and go not into thy brothers house in tyme of thy trouble: for better is a frende at hand, then a brother farre of.
Luke 18:38And he cryed, saying: Iesu thou sonne of Dauid, haue mercie 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 →