5 occurrences

'Poor' in the Bible

For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

Verse ConceptsPoor PeopleKings And Pridejail

If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!

Verse ConceptsOppressorsAuthorityNot Helping The PoorInjusticeoppressionsurprises

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.

Verse ConceptsForgetting PeopleIndividuals Saving OthersThe Work Of The WiseSaving Moneyhealthcarerecognition

So I concluded that wisdom is better than might, but a poor man's wisdom is despised; no one ever listens to his advice.

Verse ConceptsLimitations Of StrengthBenefits Of WisdomPoor PeopleFamily StrengthSaving Moneystrengh

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