Proverbs 19:7-9

Good News Translation

⁷ Even the relatives of a poor person have no use for him; no wonder he has no friends. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot win any.^[a]

⁸ Do yourself a favor and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper.

⁹ No one who tells lies in court can escape punishment; he is doomed.