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 wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 19:7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
Job 6:21
For now ye are nothing: ye see my casting down, and are afraid.
Job 19:13
He hath put my brethren far from me, and my acquaintance are verily estranged from me.
Job 30:10
They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.
But
Proverbs 19:4
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
Esther 3:2
And all the king's servants that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman; for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
Esther 5:10
Nevertheless, Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.