Proverbs

³A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the Lord. ⁴Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them. ⁵A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free. ⁶Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts. ⁷The poor are shunned by all their relatives— how much more do their friends avoid them! Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found. ⁸The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. ⁹A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.