Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:20
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Berean Standard Bible
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
King James Version
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends.
World English Bible
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
American Standard Version
The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
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