All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more will his friends depart far from him? though he be instant [a]with words, yet they will not.

He that possesseth understanding, [b]loveth his own soul, and keepeth wisdom to find goodness.

A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:7 To have comfort of them.
  2. Proverbs 19:8 He that is upright in judgment findeth favor of God.

The poor are shunned by all their relatives—
    how much more do their friends avoid them!(A)
Though the poor pursue them with pleading,
    they are nowhere to be found.[a](B)

The one who gets wisdom loves life;
    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(C)

A false witness will not go unpunished,
    and whoever pours out lies will perish.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:7 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.