Proverbs 14:20 meaning and explanation
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
Proverbs 14:20, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse is one of the sayings collected in Proverbs, spoken by a wisdom teacher to a student, and it observes a hard fact of life rather than commanding it. In a society where status shaped relationships, the poor man finds even his neighbor turning away, while the rich attract a crowd of friends.
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