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.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:7

BSB

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.

AKJV

All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

CPDV

The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.

ERV

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he pursueth them with words, but they are gone.

NHEB

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

SMT

All the brethren of the poor hated him: how much more his friends removed far from him? pursuing words they are not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 19:7

AllthebrethrenH251Noun MasculineofthepoorH7326VerbdohateH8130VerbhimhowmuchmoredohisfriendsH4828Noun MasculinegofarH7368fromhimhepursuethH7291VerbthemwithwordsH561Noun Masculineyettheyarewantingtohim

Commentary for Proverbs 19:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 19:7

Summary

Poverty destroys family and friendships.

Event

Poor person abandoned by relatives

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC