Proverbs 14:20
“The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour,.... As well as of strangers; that is, he is shy of him; he does not care to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The maxim, jarring as it is, represents the generalization of a wide experience; but the words which follow Pro 14:21…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
This shows, not what should be, but what is the common way of the world - to be shy of the poor and fond of the rich. 1.…
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