There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 13 of Proverbs. The chapter begins with responses to correction and continues with contrasts between speaking prudently and acting impulsively. The person who guards his mouth protects his life, while one who speaks without restraint may expose himself to disaster. Wealth acquired quickly is contrasted with wealth accumulated little by little, introducing a wisdom perspective on prosperity based on patience and consistent work.
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Mancher ist arm bei großem Gut, und mancher ist reich bei seiner Armut.
Hay quienes se hacen ricos, y no tienen nada: Y hay quienes se hacen pobres, y tienen muchas riquezas.
Tel fait le riche et n'a rien du tout, Tel fait le pauvre et a de grands biens.
Vi è tale che si fa ricco, e non ha nulla; Tale altresì che si fa povero, ed ha di gran facoltà
Há alguns que se fazem de ricos, e não têm coisa nenhuma, e outros que se fazem de pobres e têm muitas riquezas.
假冒富足的,一無所有; 裝作窮乏的,多有財物。
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