Proverbs 18:24
A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then a brother.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
23The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:3Then Ionathan and Dauid made a couenant: for he loued him as his owne soule.
1 Samuel 30:26When Dauid therefore came to Ziklag, he sent of the pray vnto the Elders of Iudah and to his friends, saying, See there is a blessing for you of the spoyle of the enemies of the Lord.
2 Samuel 9:1And Dauid sayde, Is there yet any man left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him mercie for Ionathans sake?
2 Samuel 16:17Then Absalom sayd to Hushai, Is this thy kindenes to thy friend? Why wentest thou not with thy friend?
2 Samuel 19:30And Mephibosheth saide vnto the king, Yea, let him take all, seeing my lorde the king is come home in peace.
1 Chronicles 12:38All these men of warre that coulde leade an armie, came with vpright heart to Hebron to make Dauid King ouer all Israel: and all the rest of Israel was of one accorde to make Dauid 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 →