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Proverbs 18:23

New American Standard Bible

23 A poor person utters pleadings, But a rich person answers defiantly.

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American Standard Version

The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

Christian Standard Bible

The poor person pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.

English Standard Version

The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

King James Version

The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

New International Version

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

New King James Version

The poor man uses entreaties, But the rich answers roughly.

New Living Translation

The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.

World English Bible

The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.