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Scripture Context
Proverbs 18:23 - Proverbs 19:9
23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince; and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
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.
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh lies shall perish.