Proverbs 13:7

“There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:7

There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.
- King James Version

There is one who pretends to be rich, but has nothing; {Another} pretends to be poor, but has great wealth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.
- Basic English Bible

There is that feigneth himself rich, and hath nothing; there is that maketh himself poor, and hath great wealth.
- Darby Bible

There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
- Webster's Bible

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
- World English Bible

There is who is making himself rich, and hath nothing, Who is making himself poor, and wealth [is] abundant.
- Youngs Literal Bible

There is that pretendeth himself rich, yet hath nothing; there is that pretendeth himself poor, yet hath great wealth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 13:7

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:7

13:7 Maketh rich - Some men who have little or nothing, pretend to have great riches. Maketh rich - Some rich men profess to be poor.


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