Proverbs 18:23 | |
NASB: The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A poor person is timid when begging, but a rich person is blunt when replying. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. ASV: The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly. BBE: The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer. DBY: He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly. JPS: The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth impudently. WBS: The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. WEB: The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly. YLT: [With] supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things. | |
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