The Deceitfulness of Wealth and Friends

Proverbs 19:4-9

¶ Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

¶ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

¶ Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

¶ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

¶ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.