Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Bible References
Poor
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man's goods are his stronghold; but poverty oppresseth the poor.
Proverbs 19:7
As for the poor, he is hated among all his brethren; yea, his own friends forsake him, and he that giveth credence unto words, getteth nothing.
Job 6:21
Even so are ye also come unto me: but now that ye see my misery, ye are afraid.
Job 19:13
He hath put my brethren far away from me, and such as were of mine acquaintance, are become strangers unto me.
Job 30:10
they abhor me, they flee far from me, and stain my face with spittle,
But
Proverbs 19:4
Riches make many friends; but the poor is forsaken of his own friends.
Esther 3:2
And all the king's servants that were in the gate, bowed their knees, and did reverenced unto Haman: for the king had so commanded. But Mordecai bowed not the knee, and worshiped him not.
Esther 5:10
Nevertheless he refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife,