Proverbs 13:5
The Scripture
(5) A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the story contrasts a wealthy man who is foolish with a poor man who is wise. It shows that wealth does not bring wisdom and that the rich man may be a fool while the poor man is wise. The passage warns against trusting riches and encourages humility and knowledge.
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