Proverbs 19:4-6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
4 Wealth brings many new friends,
but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who utters lies will not escape.
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,
and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:4-6
New International Version
Proverbs 19:4-6
King James Version
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
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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.
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
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