Proverbs 19:6-8

Modern English Version

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of the prince,
    and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

⁷ All the brothers of the poor hate him;
    how much more do his friends go far from him!
He pursues them with words,
    yet they abandon him.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
    he who keeps understanding will find good.