The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly. Cross References James 2:3If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, "Here is a seat of honor," but say to the poor man "You must stand," or, "Sit at my feet," James 2:6 But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? 1 Kings 12:13 And the king answered the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the elders 2 Chronicles 10:13 And the king answered them harshly. King Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders Proverbs 19:7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him--how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found. Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. Chapter Outline 1. A fool delights not in understandingJump to Previous Answers Entreaties Fierce Gives Grace Harshly Makes Mercy Plead Pleads Poor Requests Rich Rough Roughly Speak Speaketh Supplications Use Useth Utters WealthJump to Next Answers Entreaties Fierce Gives Grace Harshly Makes Mercy Plead Pleads Poor Requests Rich Rough Roughly Speak Speaketh Supplications Use Useth Utters Wealth |
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