Proverbs 19:4
4 Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.
Other Translations of Proverbs 19:4
King James Version
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
English Standard Version
4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
The Message
4 Wealth attracts friends as honey draws flies, but poor people are avoided like a plague.
New King James Version
4 Wealth makes many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.
New Living Translation
4 Wealth makes many "friends"; poverty drives them all away.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:4
Commentary on Proverbs 19:4
(Read Proverbs 19:4)
Here we may see how strong is men's love of money.