6 occurrences

'Poor' in the Bible

For he came from prison to be king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom.

Verse ConceptsPoor PeopleKings And Pridejail

If you see oppression of the poor and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation, because one official protects another official, and higher officials protect them.

Verse ConceptsOppressorsAuthorityNot Helping The PoorInjusticeoppressionsurprises

What advantage then does the wise man have over the fool? What advantage is there for the poor person who knows how to conduct himself before others?

Verse ConceptsAdvantagesPoor PeopleWise Man Or Fool

Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

Verse ConceptsForgetting PeopleIndividuals Saving OthersThe Work Of The WiseSaving Moneyhealthcarerecognition

And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

Verse ConceptsLimitations Of StrengthBenefits Of WisdomPoor PeopleFamily StrengthSaving Moneystrengh

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