Proverbs 18:24
A man's many companions are hurtful to him; but there is many a friend that cleaveth closer than a brother.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
In Context
23The poor speaketh entreatingly; but the rich answereth roughly.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:3Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because of his loving him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 30:26And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, Behold, here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the Lord:
2 Samuel 9:1And David said, Is there yet any one that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for the sake of Jonathan?
2 Samuel 16:17And Abshalom said to Chushai, Is this thy kindness for thy friend? why art thou not gone with thy friend?
2 Samuel 19:30(19:31) And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take the whole, since that my Lord the king is come [back] in peace unto his own house.
1 Chronicles 12:38All these men of war, that placed themselves in battle array, came with an entire heart to Hebron, to make David King over all Israel; and also all the rest of Israel were of one heart to 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 →