The maxim, jarring as it is, represents the generalization of a wide experience; but the words which follow (Proverbs 14:21) show that …

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour. —This sad experience of life is repeated in Proverbs 19:7. The following verse serves as a co…

The poor is hated even of his own neighbour
As well as of strangers; that is, he is shy of him; he does not care to take any n…

Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God as our Friend; He will not desert us.