Proverbs 18:23 bbe — The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

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"The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer."

— Proverbs 18:23, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 18:23 in Other Translations

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ASV
“The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly. ”
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WEB
“The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
“A poor person makes supplications, but a rich man answers harshly.”
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Proverbs 18 — Context

With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.

The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

There are friends who may be a man's destruction, but there is a lover who keeps nearer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 18:23 say?

Proverbs 18:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.”

Where is Proverbs 18:23 in the Bible?

Proverbs 18:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 18, verse 23.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 18:23.

What translation should I read Proverbs 18:23 in?

Proverbs 18:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 18:23?

Proverbs 18:23 reads (BBE): “The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 18:23 bbe — The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

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