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Proverbs 14:20-21

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
but the rich have many friends.

21 He who despises his neighbor sins,
but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.

Cross References for Proverbs 14:20-21

Genesis 14:17 - After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodo... Click to read the verse Genesis 14:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:17

Proverbs 19:4 - Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man’s friend deserts him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:4

Job 30:10 - They detest me and keep their distance; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. Click to read the verse Job 30:10 Click to read the verse Job 30:10

1 Samuel 18:23 - They repeated these words to David. But David said, “Do you think it is a small matter to becom... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:23

Proverbs 19:6-7 - Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:6-7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:6-7

Luke 14:12 - Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, y... Click to read the verse Luke 14:12 Click to read the verse Luke 14:12

Esther 3:2 - All the royal officials at the king’s gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had... Click to read the verse Esther 3:2 Click to read the verse Esther 3:2

Proverbs 19:7 - A poor man is shunned by all his relatives— how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he p... Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:7

Job 6:21-23 - Now you too have proved to be of no help; you see something dreadful and are afraid. Click to read the verse Job 6:21-23 Click to read the verse Job 6:21-23

Job 19:13-14 - “He has alienated my brothers from me; my acquaintances are completely estranged from me. Click to read the verse Job 19:13-14 Click to read the verse Job 19:13-14

Proverbs 10:15 - The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:15

Ecclesiastes 7:12 - Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:12

Esther 5:10-11 - Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. Calling together his friends and Zeresh, ... Click to read the verse Esther 5:10-11 Click to read the verse Esther 5:10-11