Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. New Living Translation The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.” English Standard Version The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends. Berean Standard Bible The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. King James Bible The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. New King James Version The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends. New American Standard Bible The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. NASB 1995 The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. NASB 1977 The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. Legacy Standard Bible The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. Amplified Bible The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. Christian Standard Bible A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich. Holman Christian Standard Bible A poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but there are many who love the rich. American Standard Version The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends. Contemporary English Version You have no friends if you are poor, but you have lots of friends if you are rich. English Revised Version The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends. GOD'S WORD® Translation A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many. Good News Translation No one likes the poor, not even their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. International Standard Version The poor person is shunned by his neighbor, but many are the friends of the wealthy. Majority Standard Bible The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. NET Bible A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many. New Heart English Bible The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends. Webster's Bible Translation The poor is hated even by his own neighbor: but the rich hath many friends. World English Bible The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe poor is hated even of his neighbor, "" And those loving the rich [are] many. Young's Literal Translation Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many. Smith's Literal Translation Also the poor shall be hated by his neighbor: and many loving the rich one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many. Catholic Public Domain Version The pauper will be hated, even by his own neighbor. Yet truly, the friends of the wealthy are many. New American Bible Even by their neighbors the poor are despised, but a rich person’s friends are many. New Revised Standard Version The poor are disliked even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe poor is hated even of his own neighbors; but the rich has many friends. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The poor is hated by his neighbors and the friends of the rich are many. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The poor is hated even of his own neighbour; But the rich hath many friends. Brenton Septuagint Translation Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Wise Woman…19The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. 21He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.… Cross References James 2:1-6 My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. / Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” ... Luke 16:19-31 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... Proverbs 19:4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Proverbs 19:7 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. Ecclesiastes 9:15-16 Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. / And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.” 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Matthew 25:34-40 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ... Luke 14:12-14 Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. / But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Proverbs 18:23 The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly. Job 19:13-19 He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. / My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. / My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. ... Psalm 41:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ... Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. Proverbs 22:16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty. Treasury of Scripture The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the rich has many friends. poor Proverbs 10:15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. Proverbs 19:7 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. Job 6:21-23 For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid… but Proverbs 19:4,6 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour… Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence. Esther 5:10,11 Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife… Jump to Previous Disliked Friends Hated Love Neighbor Neighbors Neighbour Numbers Poor Rich Shunned WealthJump to Next Disliked Friends Hated Love Neighbor Neighbors Neighbour Numbers Poor Rich Shunned WealthProverbs 14 1. A wise woman builds her houseThe poor man is hated even by his neighbor This phrase highlights the social dynamics and prejudices present in ancient societies, which often persist today. In biblical times, poverty was frequently seen as a sign of divine disfavor or personal failure, leading to social ostracism. The neighbor, who should be a source of support and community, instead becomes a source of disdain. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the fallen nature of humanity, where sin distorts relationships (Genesis 3). The Law of Moses, however, commands love and care for one's neighbor, including the poor (Leviticus 19:18, 19:34), emphasizing God's heart for justice and mercy. Jesus Christ, in His ministry, often reached out to the marginalized, embodying the call to love one's neighbor as oneself (Luke 10:25-37). but many are those who love the rich Persons / Places / Events 1. The Poor ManRepresents individuals who lack material wealth and resources. In the context of ancient Israel, poverty was often associated with social marginalization and vulnerability. 2. The Neighbor Refers to those living in close proximity or within the same community. In biblical terms, a neighbor is someone with whom one has a social or moral obligation. 3. The Rich Individuals who possess wealth and resources. In biblical times, wealth often brought social status and influence. Teaching Points The Reality of Social BiasThis proverb highlights the unfortunate reality of social bias where wealth often dictates social relationships. Believers are called to recognize and challenge these biases in their own lives. God's View of Wealth and Poverty Scripture consistently teaches that God values the heart over material wealth. Christians should strive to see others through God's eyes, valuing character and faithfulness over financial status. The Call to Love Unconditionally As followers of Christ, we are called to love our neighbors without partiality. This includes reaching out to and supporting those who are marginalized or in need. The Danger of Materialism The love of wealth can lead to a distorted view of relationships and priorities. Believers should guard against materialism and seek to cultivate contentment and generosity. Reflecting Christ's Compassion Jesus consistently showed compassion to the poor and marginalized. Christians are called to emulate His example by actively seeking to serve and uplift those in need.(20) The poor is hated even of his own neighbour.--This sad experience of life is repeated in Proverbs 19:7. The following verse serves as a corrective of this selfish tendency of mankind.Verse 20. - The poor is hated even of his own neighbour (Proverbs 19:4, 7). This sad experience of selfishness (comp. Ecclus. 6:8, etc.; 12:8) is corrected by the following verse, which must be taken in connection with this; at the same time, it is a truth which has been expressed in various ways by many moralists and satirists. Says the Greek Theognis - Πᾶς τις πλούσιον ἄνδρα τίει ἀτίει δὲ πενιχρόν. "The rich all honour, but the poor man slight." Says Ovid, 'Trist.,' 1:9. 6 - "Donec eris felix, multos numerabis amicos; |
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