Proverbs 19:6-8

New Catholic Bible

⁶ Many court the favor of the great,
    and everyone is a friend to a man who bestows gifts.
⁷ The poor man is despised by all his brothers;
    how much more do his friends desert him!
He pursues them with entreaties
    but all in vain.
⁸ Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul;
    one who cherishes understanding will prosper.