Proverbs 19:4-6

New International Version

⁴Wealth attracts many friends,
but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.^(A)

⁵A false witness^(B) will not go unpunished,^(C)
and whoever pours out lies will not go free.^(D)

⁶Many curry favor with a ruler,^(E)
and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.^(F)

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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.
⁶Many seek the favor of a generous man,^[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives ^(E)gifts.

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Proverbs 19:4-6

New Century Version

⁴Wealthy people are always finding more friends,
but the poor lose all theirs.

⁵A witness who lies will not go free;
liars will never escape.

⁶Many people want to please a leader,
and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.

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