Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
General references
Bible References
The brethren
Proverbs 19:4
Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 14:20
A poor person is disliked even by his neighbors, but those who love the rich are many.
Psalm 38:11
Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.
Psalm 88:8
You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.
Ecclesiastes 9:15
However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man.
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor! Are not the rich oppressing you and dragging you into the courts?
He
Proverbs 21:13
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
Luke 18:38
So he called out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Yet
Proverbs 18:23
A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.
James 2:15
If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food,
1 John 3:17
But whoever has the world's possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?
General references
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a relative is born to help in adversity.