Proverbs 18:23

New Century Version

The poor beg for mercy, but the rich give rude answers.

Cross References

Genesis 42:30

They said, “The master of that land spoke unkindly to us. He accused us of spying on his country,

Genesis 42:7

When Joseph saw his brothers, he knew who they were, but he acted as if he didn’t know them. He asked unkindly, “Where do you come from?” They answered, “We have come from the land of Canaan to buy food.”

1 Kings 12:13

King Rehoboam spoke cruel words to them, because he had rejected the advice the elders had given him.

2 Chronicles 10:13

King Rehoboam spoke cruel words to them, because he had rejected the advice of the elders.

Job 41:3

Will it keep begging you for mercy and speak to you with gentle words?

Exodus 5:2

But the king of Egypt said, “Who is the Lord? Why should I obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord, and I will not let Israel go.”

Proverbs 19:7

Poor people’s relatives avoid them; even their friends stay far away. They run after them, begging, but they are gone.

Proverbs 22:7

The rich rule over the poor, and borrowers are servants to lenders.

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made all things. All things are here because I made them,” says the Lord. “These are the people I am pleased with: those who are not proud or stubborn and who fear my word.

Matthew 5:3

“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

James 2:3

You show special attention to the one wearing nice clothes and say, “Please, sit here in this good seat.” But you say to the poor person, “Stand over there,” or, “Sit on the floor by my feet.”

James 2:6

But you show no respect to the poor. The rich are always trying to control your lives. They are the ones who take you to court.

Ruth 2:7

She said, ‘Please let me follow the workers cutting grain and gather what they leave behind.’ She came and has remained here, from morning until just now. She has stopped only a few moments to rest in the shelter.”

1 Samuel 2:36

Then everyone left in your family will come and bow down before him. They will beg for a little money or a little food and say, “Please give me a job as priest so I can have food to eat.” ’ ”

1 Samuel 25:10

He answered them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many slaves are running away from their masters today!

1 Samuel 25:17

Now think about it, and decide what you can do. Terrible trouble is coming to our master and all his family. Nabal is such a wicked man that no one can even talk to him.”