Proverbs 14:20
World English Bible (WEB)
The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
In context
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
22 Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Proverbs 14:20 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The poor person is shunned even by his own neighbor, but the rich person has many friends.
- KJV King James Version
- The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich [are] many.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The poor is hated even by his own neighbor: but the rich hath many friends.