Proverbs 19:7
All the brethren of a poor man, hate him, how much more have, his friends, gone far from him, he may hunt up promises—there are none.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
6Many, will entreat the favour of a noble, and, every one, is a friend to a man abounding in gifts.
8He that acquireth sense, loveth his own soul, he that guardeth understanding, shall find blessing.
Cross References
Psalms 38:12Yea they who are seeking my life, have laid snares, and they who are asking my harm, have threatened engulfing ruin, And, deceitful things—all day long, do they mutter.
Psalms 88:18Thou hast far removed from me, lover and friend, Mine acquaintances, are in darkness.
Proverbs 14:20Even by his neighbour, is a poor man hated, but, the lovers of the rich man, are many.
Proverbs 19:4Wealth, addeth many friends, but, the poor man, from his own friend, is parted.
Proverbs 27:10Thine own friend and thy father’s friend, do not thou forsake; but, the house of thy brother, do not enter, in thy day of calamity, Better a neighbour near, than a brother far off.
Luke 18:38And he cried aloud, saying—Jesus, son of David! have mercy upon 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 →