(A)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor person is separated from his friend.

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Wealth brings many new friends,
    but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

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

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(A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous person,
And every person is a friend to (B)him who gives gifts.

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  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or noble

Many seek the favor of a generous man,
    and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

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

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17 One who (A)is gracious to a poor person lends to the Lord,
And He will repay him for his [a](B)good deed.

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  1. Proverbs 19:17 Or benefits

17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,
    and he will repay him for his deed.

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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.(B)

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