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Proverbs 18:23-24
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 18:23-24
1599 Geneva Bible
23 The poor speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man that hath friends, ought to show himself friendly: for a friend is nearer [a]than a brother.
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- Proverbs 18:24 That is, ofttimes such are found which are more ready to do pleasure, than he that is more bound by duty.
Proverbs 18:23-24
New International Version
Proverbs 18:23-24
New International Version
23 The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.
24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)
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