Proverbs 18:24
Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.
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23The poor beg for mercy, but the rich reply harshly.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:3Jonathan made a solemn agreement with David because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 30:26When David got back to Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to each of his friends among the elders of Judah, saying, “Here's a gift for you from the plunder of the Lord's enemies.”
2 Samuel 9:1David said, “Is there anyone still left of Saul's family so I can be kind to him for Jonathan's sake?”
2 Samuel 16:17“Is this how you show loyalty to your friend?” Absalom asked. “Why didn't you leave with your friend?”
2 Samuel 19:30Mephibosheth replied to the king, “Let him have it all! I'm just happy that Your Majesty has returned home in peace.”
1 Chronicles 12:38All these men came to Hebron dressed for battle, completely committed to making David king. All of Israel agreed that David should become 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 →