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Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor is separated from his friend.

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

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Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

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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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17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
    he will reward him.

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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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