Proverbs 19:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵ A dishonest witness will be punished.
    And whoever pours out lies will not go free.

⁶ Many try to win the favor of rulers.
    And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.

⁷ Poor people are avoided by their whole family.
    Their friends avoid them even more.
The poor person runs after his friends to beg for help.
    But they can’t be found.