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Wealth brings many friends,
    but the poor are left friendless.(A)

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Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is deserted by his friend.

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Many seek the favor of the generous,
    and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)

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Many seek the goodwill of a ruler,
and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

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17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord
    and will be repaid in full.(A)

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17 A person who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord.
He will repay him in full.

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