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another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There is that maketh himself rich, yet <i>hath</i> nothing: <i>there is</i> that maketh himself poor, yet <i>hath</i> great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There is one who makes himself rich, yet <i>has</i> nothing; <i>And</i> one who makes himself poor, yet <i>has</i> great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is one who pretends to be rich but has nothing; <i>Another</i> pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; Another pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; <i>Another</i> pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; <i>Another</i> pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There is one who pretends to be rich, yet has nothing at all; <i>Another</i> pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />One man pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has great wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some who have nothing may pretend to be rich, and some who have everything may pretend to be poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One person pretends to be rich but has nothing. Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some people pretend to be rich, but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor, but own a fortune. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />There is [he] who is making himself rich, and has nothing, "" Who is making himself poor, and wealth [is] abundant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth is abundant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />There is he making himself rich, and not anything: making himself poor, and much wealth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />One is as it were rich, when he hath nothing: and another is as it were poor, when he hath great riches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />One is like the rich, though he has nothing. And another is like the poor, though he has many riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />One acts rich but has nothing; another acts poor but has great wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Some pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; others pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; there are others who pretend to be poor, yet have great riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />There are those who enrich themselves and have nothing, and there is one who makes himself poor and possesses an abundance.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; There is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There are <i>some</i> who, having nothing, enrich themselves: and there are <i>some</i> who bring themselves down in <i>the midst of</i> much wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/13-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2399" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">A Father's Discipline</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6238.htm" title="6238: miṯ·‘aš·šêr (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be or become rich. A primitive root; properly, to accumulate; chiefly to grow rich.">One pretends to be rich,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">but has nothing;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7326.htm" title="7326: miṯ·rō·wō·šêš (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be in want or poor. A primitive root; to be destitute.">another pretends to be poor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rāḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">yet has great</a> <a href="/hebrew/1952.htm" title="1952: wə·hō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Wealth, sufficiency. From the same as huwn in the sense of 'own; wealth; by implication, enough.">wealth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a></span><br />What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17-18</a></span><br />You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a></span><br />Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-10</a></span><br />Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. / For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. / But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a></span><br />Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">1 Corinthians 4:8-10</a></span><br />Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you! / For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. / We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20</a></span><br />Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10-12</a></span><br />He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? / The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a></span><br />“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-16.htm">Psalm 49:16-20</a></span><br />Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. / Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-16.htm">Psalm 37:16</a></span><br />Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.</p><p class="hdg">is that maketh himself rich</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-11.htm">Proverbs 13:11</a></b></br> Wealth <i>gotten</i> by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Proverbs 12:9</a></b></br> <i>He that is</i> despised, and hath a servant, <i>is</i> better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Luke 18:11-14</a></b></br> The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men <i>are</i>, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican… </p><p class="hdg">that maketh himself poor</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:1,2</a></b></br> Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">1 Corinthians 4:10,11</a></b></br> We <i>are</i> fools for Christ's sake, but ye <i>are</i> wise in Christ; we <i>are</i> weak, but ye <i>are</i> strong; ye <i>are</i> honourable, but we <i>are</i> despised… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7</a></b></br> But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-9.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Feigneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-5.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-15.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Pretend</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/13-23.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Feigneth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-8.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Pretend</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-20.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-8.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-2.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-8.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">a scoffer does not listen to rebuke</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Israel, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing, yet this proverb warns against the deception of outward appearances. The Hebrew culture placed significant value on community and reputation, which could lead individuals to project an image of wealth to gain social standing or influence. This aligns with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament, where He warns against storing up treasures on earth (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). The idea of pretending to be rich can also be linked to spiritual poverty, where one may appear to have everything but lacks true spiritual fulfillment and connection with God.<p><b>another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.</b><br>This part of the proverb contrasts the first by illustrating that true wealth is not always visible. In biblical times, humility and modesty were virtues, and this phrase suggests that those who downplay their material wealth may possess greater spiritual or moral riches. This can be seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who, though He was rich, became poor for our sake (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a>). The concept of hidden wealth can also be connected to the treasures of wisdom and knowledge found in Christ (<a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a>). Historically, figures like King Solomon, who authored many proverbs, were known for their wisdom and understanding, which were considered more valuable than gold or silver. This phrase encourages readers to seek true wealth in wisdom, righteousness, and a relationship with God, rather than in material possessions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth. His insights into human behavior and the value of wisdom are reflected in this verse.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wealth and poverty were significant social issues, and wisdom literature was a key part of spiritual and moral instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_and_the_foolish.htm">The Wise and the Foolish</a></b><br>Throughout Proverbs, these archetypes represent those who live according to God's wisdom versus those who reject it. This verse contrasts the wise understanding of true wealth with the foolish pursuit of material riches.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/true_wealth_is_spiritual.htm">True Wealth is Spiritual</a></b><br>The verse highlights the distinction between material wealth and spiritual richness. True wealth is found in a relationship with God and living according to His wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deception_of_appearances.htm">The Deception of Appearances</a></b><br>Appearances can be deceiving. Someone may appear wealthy but lack true fulfillment and peace, while another may seem poor but possess spiritual abundance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_humility.htm">Contentment and Humility</a></b><br>Embrace contentment and humility, recognizing that material wealth is temporary and does not define one's value or success in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_generosity.htm">Stewardship and Generosity</a></b><br>Use whatever resources you have, whether great or small, to serve others and glorify God, reflecting the true wealth of a generous spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-reflection_and_integrity.htm">Self-Reflection and Integrity</a></b><br>Examine your own life for areas where you might be pretending or placing too much value on material wealth. Strive for integrity and authenticity in your walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_get_what_we_pray_for.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on wealth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_prov._13_11_conflict_with_quick_wealth.htm">Does Proverbs 13:11's warning against quickly gained wealth conflict with modern examples of sudden financial success?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_proverbs_22_7_lack_solutions.htm">Proverbs 22:7: Why does the text point out the rule of the rich over the poor but offer no direct solution to systemic economic oppression?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_schemes_of_the_devil.htm">What does the Bible say about wealth inequality?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing.--</span>Comp. <a href="/luke/12-21.htm" title="So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.">Luke 12:21</a>, and the advice given in <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm" title="Because you say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and know not that you are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:">Revelation 3:17</a>.<p><span class= "bld">There is that maketh himself poor.--</span>Comp. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm" title="Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts.">Luke 12:33</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing.</span> "Maketh" may mean "feigns." There are some who pretend to be rich while really they are poor (as <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Proverbs 12:9</a>), and there are some who make themselves, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> pretend to be poor (as misers) while they have much wealth. The Vulgate elucidates this meaning by rendering, <span class="accented">quasi dives</span> and <span class="accented">quasi pauper</span>; and the Hebrew verbs confirm its correctness. The proverb in both members teaches one not to trust to appearances. Septuagint, "There are who enrich themselves, having nothing; and there are who humble themselves amid much wealth." It is obvious that such a version lends itself to a Christian interpretation. The first clause reminds one of the rich fool who laid up treasure for himself, and was not rich toward God (<a href="/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21</a>; comp. <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17, 18</a>). The second clause teaches that wealth expended in God's service makes a man rich in the treasury of heaven (<a href="/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21, 33</a>). One who thus uses the means entrusted to him could be spoken of like St. Paul, "as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things" (<a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">One pretends to be rich,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭תְעַשֵּׁר</span> <span class="translit">(miṯ·‘aš·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6238.htm">Strong's 6238: </a> </span><span class="str2">To accumulate, chiefly, to grow, rich</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but has nothing;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">another pretends to be poor,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֝תְרוֹשֵׁ֗שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(miṯ·rō·wō·šêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7326.htm">Strong's 7326: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be in want or poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">yet has great</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wealth.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1952.htm">Strong's 1952: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth, sufficiency</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/13-7.htm">Proverbs 13:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:7 There are some who pretend to be (Prov. 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