Translations
Modern
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
Traditional
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Literal
With supplications the poor one speaks, and a rich one answers fiercely.
Latin
Cum obsecrationibus loquetur pauper, et dives effabitur rigide.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.
Notes
God will punish the powerful who look down on the poor. Wise people help those in need (Proverbs 11:24; 28:27; 29:7, 14).
Glossary
Topics
Poor: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Riches: Often Lead to an Overbearing Spirit Speaking: Evil The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning