Proverbs 18:23
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
— Proverbs 18:23, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The poor pleads for mercy, But the rich answers harshly.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
<FI> With<Fi> supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things.