Proverbs 19:7

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

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KJV

King James Version

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them with] words, [yet] they [are] wanting [to him].

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WEB

World English Bible

All the relatives of the poor shun him; how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

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ASV

American Standard Version

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth [them with] words, [but] they are gone.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 19

⁵ A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

⁶ Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

⁷ All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

⁸ He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

⁹ A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

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