Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:20

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.

Context

v.19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

v.20This passage

v.21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 19:4

    Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

  • Job 30:10

    They abhor me, they stand aloof from me, And spare not to spit in my face.

  • Proverbs 10:15

    The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

  • Esther 3:2

    And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed down, and did reverence to Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not down, nor did him reverence.

  • Job 19:13

    He hath put my brethren far from me, And mine acquaintance are wholly estranged from me.

  • Job 6:21

    For now ye are nothing; Ye see a terror, and are afraid.