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财富使朋友增多,

但穷人连他的一个朋友也与他分离。

作假见证的必难免受惩罚;

吐出谎言的必不能逃脱。

尊贵的人,很多人求他的情面;

慷慨施赠的,人人都作他的朋友。

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Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)

A false witness(B) will not go unpunished,(C)
    and whoever pours out lies will not go free.(D)

Many curry favor with a ruler,(E)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(F)

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