Proverbs 13:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 The just hate deceitful words,
but the wicked are odious and disgraceful.
6 Justice guards one who walks honestly,
but sin leads the wicked astray.(A)
7 One acts rich but has nothing;
another acts poor but has great wealth.[a]
Footnotes
- 13:7 Appearances can be deceiving; possessions do not always reveal the true state of a person.
Proverbs 13:5-7
New International Version
5 The righteous hate what is false,(A)
but the wicked make themselves a stench
and bring shame on themselves.
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner.(B)
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