Proverbs 18:23
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
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In context
Before · Proverbs 18:21–22
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit. 22Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.
23The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
After · Proverbs 18:24
24A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.