1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 The foolishness of man subverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Wealth addeth many friends: but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he pursueth them with words, but they are gone.