Proverbs 18:24
A man of many companions may be ruined,but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
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In Context
23The poor plead for mercy,but the rich answer harshly.
Cross References
1 Samuel 18:3Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 30:26When David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil to the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, "Behold, a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the Lord."
2 Samuel 9:1David said, "Is there yet any who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"
2 Samuel 16:17Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"
2 Samuel 19:30Mephibosheth said to the king, "Yes, let him take all, because my lord the king has come in peace to his own house."
1 Chronicles 12:38All these being men of war, who could order the battle array, came with a perfect heart to Hebron, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also 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 →