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There is one who acts rich but has nothing;[a]
    another who pretends to be poor but has wealth.
The ransom of the life of a man is his wealth,
    but the poor does not receive a threat.

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  1. Proverbs 13:7 Literally “there is no”

11 Wealth gained from haste[a] will dwindle,
    but he who gathers little by little[b] will increase it.

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  1. Proverbs 13:11 Or “vanity”
  2. Proverbs 13:11 Literally “upon the hand”

22 He who is good will leave an inheritance to his grandchildren,[a]
    and stored up for the righteous is the wealth of a sinner.

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  1. Proverbs 13:22 Literally “sons of sons”