Proverbs 19:7

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 38:11

Because of my wounds, my friends and neighbors avoid me, and my relatives stay far away.

Psalm 38:12

Some people set traps to kill me. Those who want to hurt me plan trouble; all day long they think up lies.

Psalm 88:18

You have taken away my loved ones and friends. Darkness is my only friend.

Psalm 88:8

You have taken my friends away from me and have made them hate me. I am trapped and cannot escape.

Proverbs 10:15

Having lots of money protects the rich, but having no money destroys the poor.

Proverbs 14:20

The poor are rejected, even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

Proverbs 18:23

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

Proverbs 19:4

Wealthy people are always finding more friends, but the poor lose all theirs.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help will also cry for help and not be answered.

Proverbs 27:10

Don’t forget your friend or your parent’s friend. Don’t always go to your family for help when trouble comes. A neighbor close by is better than a family far away.

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.