3 We are ruinedby our own stupidity,though we blame the Lord.
4 The rich have many friends;the poor have none.
5 Dishonest witnesses and liarswon't escape punishment.
6 Everyone tries to be friendsof those who can help them.
7 If you are poor,your own relatives reject you,and your friends are worse.When you really need them,they are not there.
8 Do yourself a favourby having good sense—you will be glad you did.
9 Dishonest witnesses and liarswill be destroyed.