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Proverbs 14:20

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.

Proverbs 14:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 14:20

Theological / Devotional

Hated. Too often the poor man is worthy of honor and the rich man mean and overbearing, and yet the one is neglected and the other lauded by his fellows (see James 2:1-6; cf. Prov. 18:5 ; 24: 23; 28:21).

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