When a man's folly (A)brings his way to ruin,
    his heart (B)rages against the Lord.
(C)Wealth brings many new friends,
    (D)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
(E)A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and he who (F)breathes out lies will not escape.
Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (G)gifts.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or of a noble

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