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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 18) Proverbs 18:23 KJV
"The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly."
Proverbs Chapter 18, Verse 23
Proverbs 18:23 in Context (Verses 20–24 KJV)
20
A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
23
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
24
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.