Lux Domini
The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

What does Proverbs 18:23 mean?

Poverty tells men they must not order or demand. And at the throne of God's grace we are all poor, and must use entreaties.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyGraceFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 18:22-24 and alongside a few nearby related passages.