Proverbs 14:20
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 14
“The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.”Proverbs 14:20
What Does Proverbs 14:20 Mean?
Proverbs 14:20 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 14, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 14:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 19:4“Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.”Luke 14:12“Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.”Proverbs 10:15“The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”Proverbs 19:7“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.”Job 30:10“They abhor me, they flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face.”Proverbs 19:6“Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.”1 Samuel 18:23“And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?”Esther 3:2“And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.”Esther 5:10“Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.”Job 6:21“For now ye are nothing; ye see my casting down, and are afraid.”Job 19:13“He hath put my brethren far from me, and mine acquaintance are verily estranged from me.”Genesis 14:17“And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale.”Leviticus 25:35“And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.”Ecclesiastes 7:12“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.”
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