4 Riches add many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.
5 A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
6 Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
7 The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.
8 But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.
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