Proverbs 18:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

v. 23. The poor useth intreaties, his poverty and the lowliness of his station compelling him to show all meekness in dealing with those in power; but the rich, depending upon the respect which is universally given to great possessions, answereth roughly, feeling himself privileged to do so on account of his wealth.

Proverbs 18:23

23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.