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Proverbs 18:23

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 useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

Proverbs 18:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 18:23

Theological / Devotional

The poor. The rich man can answer as he feels, men will take no open offense, because he is rich and they desire his friendship, but the poor man must measure his words lest he offend those upon whom his livelihood depends (see chs. 14:21; 17:5).

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