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Proverbs 18:23-24
Contemporary English Version

23 The poor must beg for help,
but the rich can give
    a harsh reply.
24 Some friends don't help,[a]
but a true friend is closer
    than your own family.

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  1. 18.24 Some … help: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
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