Proverbs 14:20

New International Reader's Version

Poor people are avoided even by their neighbors. But rich people have many friends.

Cross References

Esther 3:2

All the royal officials at the palace gate got down on their knees. They gave honor to Haman. That’s because the king had commanded them to do it. But Mordecai refused to get down on his knees. He wouldn’t give Haman any honor at all.

Job 30:10

They hate me. They stay away from me. They even dare to spit in my face.

Job 42:11

All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came to see him. They ate with him in his house. They showed their concern for him. They comforted him because of all the troubles the Lord had brought on him. Each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

Proverbs 10:15

The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor.

Proverbs 19:4

Wealth brings many friends. But even the closest friend of a poor person abandons them.