Proverbs 13:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:7 — NIV
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Cross-References for Proverbs 13:7
“A poor person is shunned by all his relatives— how much more do his friends avoid him! Though he pursues them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.”
Similar theme of outward appearance vs. inner reality, specifically regarding wealth and poverty.
“For he is the kind of person who is always thinking about the cost; “Eat and drink,” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.”
Shares the idea that a person's true state is not always what it seems.
“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”
Relates to the theme of true riches vs. false appearances of wealth.
“You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.”
Similar concept of self-deception regarding one's true state of wealth or poverty.
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