Solomon
Proverbs 14:20ESV·traditional attribution
The poor is disliked even by his neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
Matthew Henry Presbyterian
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
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
This sad but true picture of human nature is not given approvingly, but only as a fact.