Proverbs 14:20
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends."
Word-by-Word Analysis
עָנִי
ʻânîy
depressed, in mind or circumstances
עָשִׁיר
ʻâshîyr
rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
רַב
rab
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
Key Terms in This Verse
Cross References
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.
And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
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