Proverbs 19:7
Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
In Context
6Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.
8He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
Cross References
Psalms 38:12O Lord, listen to my prayer and my supplication: attend to my tears: be not silent, for I am a sojourner in the land, and a stranger, as all my fathers were. 1
Psalms 88:18for our help is of the Lord; and of the Holy One of Israel, our king. 1
Proverbs 14:20Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
Proverbs 19:4Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
Proverbs 27:10Your own friend, and your father's friend, forsake not; and when you are in distress go not into your brother's house: better is a friend that is near than a brother living far off.
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 →