Proverbs 19:4-6
New King James Version
4 (A)Wealth makes many friends,
But the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A (B)false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who speaks lies will not escape.
6 Many entreat the favor of the nobility,
And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:4-6
English Standard Version
4 (A)Wealth brings many new friends,
(B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 (C)A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who (D)breathes out lies will not escape.
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a]
and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (E)gifts.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:6 Or of a noble
Proverbs 19:4-6
New Century Version
4 Wealthy people are always finding more friends,
but the poor lose all theirs.
5 A witness who lies will not go free;
liars will never escape.
6 Many people want to please a leader,
and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.
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