💡WEB · Proverbs 19:7

What does Proverbs 19:7 mean?

"All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone."

— Proverbs 19:7 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

4

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

5

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

6

Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

7

All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

8

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

9

A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

10

Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

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