Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour,.... As well as of strangers; that is, he is shy of him; he does not care to take any notice of him, or be friendly with him, lest he should be burdensome…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The maxim, jarring as it is, represents the generalization of a wide experience; but the words which follow Pro 14:21 show that it is not to be taken by itself. In spite of all the selfish morality of…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
This shows, not what should be, but what is the common way of the world - to be shy of the poor and fond of the rich. 1. Few will give countenance to those whom the world frowns upon, though otherwise…
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