Proverbs 13:6-10 New English Translation (NET)

6. Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity,but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7. There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing;another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

8. The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,but the poor person hears no threat.

9. The light of the righteous shines brightly,but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

10. With pride comes only contention,but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 13