Proverbs 18:23

The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:23

BSB
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
AKJV
The poor uses entreaties; but the rich answers roughly.
CPDV
The poor will speak with supplications. And the rich will express themselves roughly.
ERV
The poor useth entreaties: but the rich answereth roughly.
NHEB
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
SMT
The poor one will speak supplications; and the rich one will answer with vehemence.

Commentary for Proverbs 18:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:23
Summary
Rich and poor handle requests differently.
Event
Poor and rich respond differently
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom