Proverbs 19:7-9

New International Reader's Version

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.

⁸ Anyone who gets wisdom loves life.
    Anyone who values understanding will soon succeed.

⁹ A dishonest witness will be punished.
    And those who pour out lies will die.