Proverbs 18:23-24

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²³The poor beg for mercy,
but the rich give ·rude [harsh] answers.

²⁴Some friends may ruin you,
but a real friend will ·be more loyal [cling closer] than a brother.

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Proverbs 18:23-24

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²³The poor plead for mercy,
but the rich answer harshly.

²⁴One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.^(A)

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