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Proverbs 14:20
The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
Proverbs 14:20 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 14:20 in other translations
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
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In context
17 He that is hastie to anger, committeth follie, and a busie body is hated.
18 The foolish do inherite follie: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The euill shall bowe before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poore is hated euen of his own neighbour: but the friendes of the rich are many.
21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour: but he that hath mercie on the poore, is blessed.
22 Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
23 In all labour there is abundance: but the talke of the lippes bringeth onely want.
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