Proverbs 14:20

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:20

BSB
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
AKJV
The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the rich has many friends.
CPDV
The pauper will be hated, even by his own neighbor. Yet truly, the friends of the wealthy are many.
ERV
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
NHEB
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
SMT
Also the poor shall be hated by his neighbor: and many loving the rich one.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 14:20

ThepoorH7326VerbishatedH8130VerbevenofhisownneighbourH7453Noun MasculinebuttherichH6223hathmanyH7227friendsH157Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 14:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:20
Summary
Wealth attracts companionship; poverty brings isolation
Event
Economic status affects social bonds
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom