Proverbs 19:4

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:4

BSB
Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
AKJV
Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
CPDV
Riches adds many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.
ERV
Wealth addeth many friends: but the poor is separated from his friend.
NHEB
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
SMT
Wealth will add many friends; and the poor one will be separated from his neighbor.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:4
Summary
Prosperity attracts companions; poverty isolates.
Event
Rich gain friends, poor lose them
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom