Proverbs 14:20

“Even by his neighbor the poor is hated, but many are those who love the rich.”

Proverbs 14:20 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 14:20, word by word

by his neighborרֵעֵree

neighbor

The person living near, anyone one deals with.

Where else “ree” appears
the poorרָשׁrash

be poor

Be poor, lack possessions.

Where else “rash” appears
is hatedיִשָּׂנֵאyisane

hate

To feel rejection and hostility toward someone, to the point of wishing him harm.

Where else “yisane” appears
but manyרַבִּיםrabim

many

A great number of people or things.

Where else “rabim” appears
are those who loveאֹהֲבֵיohave

love

To care for someone from the heart and seek their good.

Where else “ohave” appears
the richעָשִׁירashir

rich

Rich.

Where else “ashir” appears

The context

19The evil bow down before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 · This verse (above)

21Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows favor to the humble, happy is he.

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