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Proverbs 19:4

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 19:4 in other translations

Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

Proverbs 19:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:4 in context

  1. 2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge,
    nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
  2. 3The foolishness of man subverts his way;
    his heart rages against Yahweh.
  3. 4Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor is separated from his friend.
  4. 5A false witness shall not be unpunished.
    He who pours out lies shall not go free.
  5. 6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.