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Proverbs 18:23

World English Bible

The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

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Proverbs 18:23 in other translations

The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

Proverbs 18:23 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 18:23 in context

  1. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
    those who love it will eat its fruit.
  2. 22Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
    and obtains favor of Yahweh.
  3. 23The poor plead for mercy,
    but the rich answer harshly.
  4. 24A man of many companions may be ruined,
    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.