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Proverbs 18:23

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23When the poor speak, they have to beg politely, but when the rich answer, they are rude.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The poor use entreaties,

but the rich answer roughly.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The poor plead for mercy,

but the rich answer harshly.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The poor person pleads,

but the rich one answers roughly.

NLTNew Living Translation

The poor plead for mercy;

the rich answer with insults.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The poor may speak entreaties,

but the rich will answer roughly.

KJV 1900King James Version

The poor useth intreaties;

But the rich answereth roughly.