Common English Bible

Proverbs 13:7-12 Common English Bible (CEB)

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.

9. The light of the righteous rejoices,but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

10. The empty-headed cause conflict out of pride;those who take advice are wise.

11. Riches gotten quickly will dwindle,but those who acquire them gradually become wealthy.

12. Hope delayed makes the heart sick;longing fulfilled is a tree of life.