Proverbs 13:7

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:7

BSB
One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
AKJV
There is that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.
CPDV
One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.
ERV
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
NHEB
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
SMT
There is he making himself rich, and not anything: making himself poor, and much wealth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 13:7

ThereisH3426thatmakethhimselfrichH6238VerbyethathnothingthereisthatmakethhimselfpoorH7326VerbyetH3605Noun MasculinehathgreatH7227richesH1952

Commentary for Proverbs 13:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:7
Summary
Appearances deceive; true wealth lies hidden within.
Event
Wealth appearances contrasted
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom