Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that is poor speaketh with supplications, but the rich answereth roughly.

World English Bible (WEB)

The poor plead for mercy, But the rich answer harshly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`With' supplications doth the poor speak, And the rich answereth fierce things.