Catholic Public Domain Version

Proverbs 19:4-10 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

4. Riches adds 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 Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him.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.

9. A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.

10. Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.