Proverbs 18:23

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The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

The poor{H7326}{(H8802)} useth{H1696}{(H8762)} intreaties{H8469}; but the rich{H6223} answereth{H6030}{(H8799)} roughly{H5794}.

Strong's King James

Pleading, the poor speaks, The rich answers strongly (rough).

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

With supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things.

Young's Literal Translation

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