Proverbs 13:5-7

Contemporary English Version

⁵A good person hates deceit,
but those who are evil
cause shame and disgrace.
⁶Live right, and you are safe!
But sin will destroy you.

⁷Some who have nothing
may pretend to be rich,
and some who have everything
may pretend to be poor.

Proverbs 13:5-7

New International Version

⁵The righteous hate what is false,^(A)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.

⁶Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.^(B)

⁷One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;^(C)
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.^(D)

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