7All 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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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? …
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 6-7)These two verses are a comment upon Prov. 18:4; and show, 1. How those that are rich and great are courted and caressed, and have suitors and servants in abundance. The prince that has power in his hand, and preferments at his disposal, has his gate and his ante-chamber thronged with petitioners, that are ready to adore him for what they can get. Many will entreat his favour , and think themselves…
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