(A)One pretends to be rich,[a] yet has nothing;
    (B)another pretends to be poor,[b] yet has great wealth.
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth,
    but a poor man (C)hears no threat.

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  1. Proverbs 13:7 Or One makes himself rich
  2. Proverbs 13:7 Or another makes himself poor

One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing;
    another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.
The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom,
    but whoever is poor receives no threats.

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11 (A)Wealth gained hastily[a] will dwindle,
    but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.

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  1. Proverbs 13:11 Or by fraud

11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,
    but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 13:11 The Heb. lacks his prosperity

22 (A)A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,
    but (B)the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.

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22 A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
    but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.

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