Proverbs 14:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour. How inhuman to be the less charitable, just in proportion as the poor, whom God hath afflicted, need our charity!

But the rich hath many friends - literally, 'But those who love the rich are many.' It is not the man, but his riches that they love.

Proverbs 14:20

20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the richb hath many friends.