Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
the Needy » Despised
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength; but the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
But ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the tribunals?
He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
All the brethren of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth them with words, they are not to be found.
The poor » Despised
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength; but the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
But ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the tribunals?
He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.
All the brethren of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth them with words, they are not to be found.