Proverbs 13:7-8
Christian Standard Bible
7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.(B)
8 Riches are a ransom for a person’s life,(C)
but a poor person hears no threat.
Proverbs 13:7-8
Common English Bible
7 Some pretend to be rich but have nothing,
while others pretend to be poor, but have great riches.
8 Wealth can ransom a person’s life,
but the poor don’t even receive threats.
Proverbs 13:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,(A)
but whoever earns it through labor[a] will multiply it.(B)
Notas al pie
- 13:11 Lit whoever gathers upon his hand
Proverbs 13:11
Common English Bible
11 Riches gotten quickly[a] will dwindle,
but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 13:11 LXX; MT from meaninglessness
Proverbs 13:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his[a] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(A)
Notas al pie
- 13:22 Or inheritance: his
Proverbs 13:22
Common English Bible
22 Good people leave their grandchildren an inheritance,
but the wealth of sinners is stored up for the righteous.
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