Proverbs 18:23 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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²³The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

Proverbs 18:23 —

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Cross-References

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James 2:3
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
James 1:9-11
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: …
2 Kings 4:1-2
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. …
1 Samuel 25:10
And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.
1 Samuel 25:17
Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

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Afflictions and Adversities Alms Beggars Capital and Labor Care Philanthropy Poor Pride

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 23)

Note, 1. Poverty, though many inconveniences to the body attend it, has often a good effect upon the spirit, for it makes men humble and submissive, and mortifies their pride. It teaches them to use entreaties. When necessity forces men to beg it tells them they must not prescribe or demand, but take what is given them and be thankful. At the throne of God’s grace we are all poor, and must use ent…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 23)

23. the rich ... roughly--He is tolerated because rich, implying that the estimate of men by wealth is wrong.