Proverbs 18:23

Proverbs 18:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23The poor plead for mercy,

but the rich answer harshly.

23A poor person utters pleadings,

But a rich person answers defiantly.

23The poor man pleads,

But the rich man answers roughly.

23The poor man pleads for mercy,

but the rich man answers harshly.

23The poor useth entreaties;

But the rich answereth roughly.

23The poore speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.

23The poor plead for mercy,

but the rich answer harshly.

23Poor people beg for mercy.

But rich people answer in a mean way.

23A poor person has to ask for help.

But a rich person can insult people.

23The poor speaks [with] supplications, || And the rich answers fierce things.