Proverbs 19:7
All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
6Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
8He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
Cross References
Psalms 38:12They also, that seeke after my life, laye snares, and they that go about to do me euil, talke wicked things and imagine deceite continually.
Psalms 88:18My louers and friends hast thou put away from me, and mine acquaintance hid themselues.
Proverbs 14:20The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
Proverbs 19:4Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Proverbs 27:10Thine owne friend and thy fathers friend forsake thou not: neither enter into thy brothers house in the day of thy calamitie: for better is a neighbour that is neere, then a brother farre off.
Luke 18:38Then hee cried, saying, Iesus the 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 →