4 Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6 Many seek a ruler’s favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friendskeep their distance from him!He may pursue them with words, but they are not there.
8 The one who acquires good sense loves himself;one who safeguards understanding finds success.
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,and one who utters lies perishes.
10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool —how much less for a slave to rule over princes!