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The stupidity of a person turns his life upside down,
and his heart rages against the Lord.
Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is separated from his friend.

A lying witness will not go unpunished.
One who tells lies will not escape.

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A person’s own folly(A) leads to their ruin,
    yet their heart rages against the Lord.(B)

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

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

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