Proverbs 13:7-13 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

7. Some who have nothingmay pretend to be rich,and some who have everythingmay pretend to be poor.

8. The rich may haveto pay a ransom,but the poor don't havethat problem.

9. The lamp of a good personkeeps on shining;the lamp of an evil personsoon goes out.

10. Too much pride causes trouble.Be sensible and take advice.

11. Money wrongly gotwill disappear bit by bit;money earned little by littlewill grow and grow.

12. Not getting what you wantcan make you feel sick,but a wish that comes trueis a life-giving tree.

13. If you reject God's teaching,you will pay the price;if you obey his commands,you will be rewarded.

Proverbs 13