Proverbs 14:20 (BSB)

The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.

From Proverbs 14. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 14:20

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 14:20: This shows, not what should be, but what is the common way of the world - to be shy of the poor and fond of the rich. 1. Few will give countenance to those whom the world frowns upon, though otherwise worthy of respect: The poor, who should be pitied, and encouraged, and relieved, is hated, looked strange upon, and kept at a distance, even...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 14:20: The poor is hated even of his own neighbour,.... As well as of strangers; that is, he is shy of him; he does not care to take any notice of him, or be friendly with him, lest he should be burdensome to him.
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 14:20: This sad but true picture of human nature is not given approvingly, but only as a fact.
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 14:20: Pro 14:20 Three proverbs on the hatred of men: 20 The poor is hated even by his neighbour; But of those who love the rich there are many. This is the old history daily repeating itself. Among all people is the saying and the complaint:Donec eris felix multos numerabis amicos,Tempora si fuerint nubilia solus eris. The Book of Proverbs also speaks of this lamentable phenomenon.