Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:23
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Berean Standard Bible
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
King James Version
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
World English Bible
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
American Standard Version
The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 18
21 Life and death 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 pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
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