Proverbs 18:23

 

“The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.”
King James Version (KJV)


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Other Translations of Proverbs 18:23

The poore vseth intreaties, but the rich answereth roughly.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 18

The poor man utters supplications, But the rich man answers roughly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
- Basic English Bible

He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.
- Darby Bible

The poor will speak with supplications, and the rich will speak roughly.
- Douay Rheims Bible

The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
- Webster's Bible

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
- World English Bible

[With] supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth impudently.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible


 


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