4. Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
5. A false witness will not go unpunished,and he who breathes out lies will not escape.
6. Many seek the favor of a generous man,and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
7. All a poor man’s brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him!He pursues them with words, but does not have them.
8. Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;he who keeps understanding will discover good.
9. A false witness will not go unpunished,and he who breathes out lies will perish.
10. It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury,much less for a slave to rule over princes.
11. Good sense makes one slow to anger,and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
12. A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion,but his favor is like dew on the grass.