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## Proverbs 13:7-8 in Context (Verses 4–11 KJV)
 
 [4 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/4) The soul of the sluggard desireth, and *hath* nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
 
 [5 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/5) A righteous *man* hateth lying: but a wicked *man* is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/6) Righteousness keepeth *him that is* upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.*
 
 [7 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/7) There is that maketh himself rich, yet *hath* nothing: *there is* that maketh himself poor, yet *hath* great riches.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/8) The ransom of a man’s life *are* his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/9) The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.*
 
 [10 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/10) Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised *is* wisdom.
 
 [11 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/11) Wealth *gotten* by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.*
 
[Proverbs 12](/kjv/proverbs/12) [Proverbs 14](/kjv/proverbs/14)

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