Proverbs 18:23

23 The 1poor man utters supplications, But the 2rich man 3answers roughly.

Proverbs 18:23 In-Context

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing And obtains favor from the LORD .
23 The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Proverbs 19:7
  • 2. James 2:3, 6
  • 3. 1 Kings 12:13; 2 Chronicles 10:13
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