Proverbs 19:4 meaning and explanation
Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
Proverbs 19:4, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb is a plain observation from Israel's wisdom tradition about how people actually behave, not a command. The speaker is a teacher of wisdom, and the saying pairs two scenes: the rich man whose house fills with friends, and the poor man whose friend keeps his distance.
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