Proverbs 13:7
The Scripture
(7) There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:11Proverbs 12:9Luke 18:11Luke 18:12Luke 18:13Luke 18:14I Corinthians 4:8II Peter 2:19Revelation 3:17Ecclesiastes 11:1Ecclesiastes 11:2I Corinthians 4:10
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