Proverbs 19:7
19:6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. him: Heb. a man of giftsAll 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.
KJV
All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
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.
All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
What does Proverbs 19:7 mean?
Proverbs 19:7 is a verse in the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include אָח (ʼâch), רוּשׁ (rûwsh), שָׂנֵא (sânêʼ). It connects to 12 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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HENRY_FULL · Proverbs 19:6–7
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
Proverbs 19:2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Proverbs 19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed
Proverbs 19:28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. An: Heb. A witness of Belial
Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Proverbs 20:5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
John 1:17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
John 17:6I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
John 17:11And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
John 17:26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
2 Corinthians 1:20For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Proverbs 19:7.
Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay: Heb. smite him in life in: Heb. from yesterday the third day
Deuteronomy 30:7And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee.
Genesis 14:14And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. armed: or, led forth trained: or, instructed
Genesis 44:4And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?
Joshua 20:5And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.
Judges 15:2And her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy companion: is not her younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, instead of her. take: Heb. let her be thine
Leviticus 26:17And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
Frequently asked questions
What does Proverbs 19:7 say?
Proverbs 19:7 (King James Version) reads: "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."
Is Proverbs 19:7 in the Old or New Testament?
Proverbs 19:7 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Proverbs.
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