Proverbs 13:7 meaning and explanation
One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:7, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13:7 is a fatherly observation from the wisdom teacher, contrasting two people whose outward appearance hides their real condition. The Hebrew verb behind "pretends" can mean to act a part or put on a show, as though wealth were a costume.
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