Proverbs 18:23

A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.

James 2:3

do you pay attention to the one who is finely dressed and say, "You sit here in a good place," and to the poor person, "You stand over there," or "Sit on the floor"?

Genesis 42:7

When Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he pretended to be a stranger to them and spoke to them harshly. He asked, "Where do you come from?" They answered, "From the land of Canaan, to buy grain for food."

Genesis 42:30

"The man, the lord of the land, spoke harshly to us and treated us as if we were spying on the land.

Exodus 5:2

But Pharaoh said, "Who is the Lord that I should obey him by releasing Israel? I do not know the Lord, and I will not release Israel!"

Ruth 2:7

She asked, 'May I follow the harvesters and gather grain among the bundles?' Since she arrived she has been working hard from this morning until now -- except for sitting in the resting hut a short time."

1 Samuel 2:36

Everyone who remains in your house will come to bow before him for a little money and for a scrap of bread. Each will say, 'Assign me to a priestly task so I can eat a scrap of bread.'"

1 Samuel 25:10

But Nabal responded to David's servants, "Who is David, and who is this son of Jesse? This is a time when many servants are breaking away from their masters!

1 Samuel 25:17

Now be aware of this, and see what you can do. For disaster has been planned for our lord and his entire household. He is such a wicked person that no one tells him anything!"

2 Kings 4:1-2

Now a wife of one of the prophets appealed to Elisha for help, saying, "Your servant, my husband is dead. You know that your servant was a loyal follower of the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take away my two boys to be his servants."

Isaiah 66:2

My hand made them; that is how they came to be," says the Lord. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

James 1:9-11

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

James 2:6

But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

General references

Bible References

Poor

Ruth 2:7
She asked, 'May I follow the harvesters and gather grain among the bundles?' Since she arrived she has been working hard from this morning until now -- except for sitting in the resting hut a short time."
1 Samuel 2:36
Everyone who remains in your house will come to bow before him for a little money and for a scrap of bread. Each will say, 'Assign me to a priestly task so I can eat a scrap of bread.'"
2 Kings 4:1
Now a wife of one of the prophets appealed to Elisha for help, saying, "Your servant, my husband is dead. You know that your servant was a loyal follower of the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take away my two boys to be his servants."
Isaiah 66:2
My hand made them; that is how they came to be," says the Lord. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.
Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
James 1:9
Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

General references

Judges 8:6
The officials of Succoth said, "You have not yet overpowered Zebah and Zalmunna. So why should we give bread to your army?"
Job 41:3
Will it make numerous supplications to you, will it speak to you with tender words?

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