20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.
20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
20 An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner.
20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbor, But the rich has many friends.
20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many "friends."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:20
Commentary on Proverbs 14:20
(Read Proverbs 14:20)
Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us.