Proverbs 19:6-8

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⁶ Many seek the favour of a generous man,^[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives ^(A)gifts.
^7 (B)All a poor man's brothers hate him;
    ^(C)how much more do his friends go far from him!
He pursues them with words, but does not have them.^[b]
8 (D)Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;
    he who keeps understanding will ^(E)discover good.