Proverbs 14:20

God's Word

A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many.

Cross References

Esther 3:2

All the king’s advisers were at the king’s gate, kneeling and bowing to Haman with their faces touching the ground, because the king had commanded it. But Mordecai would not kneel and bow to him.

Job 30:10

Since they consider me disgusting, they keep their distance from me and don’t hesitate to spit in my face.

Job 42:11

Then all his brothers and sisters and everyone who had previously known him came to him. They ate with him at his house, sympathized with him, and comforted him for all the evil the Lord had brought to him. Each one gave him some money and a gold ring.

Proverbs 10:15

The rich person’s wealth is ⌞his⌟ strong city. Poverty ruins the poor.

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.