9. The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation,
10. but the one who is rich should boast in his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
11. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will wither away while pursuing his activities.
12. A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.