proverbs 13: wealth

 In proverbs 13 we read:

7 A pretentious, showy life is an empty life;

    a plain and simple life is a full life.

In this connected world, many post a showy life in facebook, instagram, etc. which denotes an empty life.

8 The rich can be sued for everything they have,

    but the poor are free of such threats.

This can be applied to big companies too: they are always in tribunals.

10 Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord,

    but wise men and women listen to each other’s counsel.

An arrogant wants to be respected. He wants everyone to listen to him as a great wise, however, wise men are prone to listen to others'counsel.

11 Easy come, easy go,

    but steady diligence pays off.

In a more common translation we read: "whoever gathers little by little has plenty.". Is it wise to accumulate wealth on earth? The big question is "how much do we trust in wealth instead of the Lord?". The Lord gives plenty to whoever He wishes. Money can be a blessing too.

19 Souls who follow their hearts thrive;

    fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.

Fools don't create, they destroy. 

20 Become wise by walking with the wise;

    hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

Choose a church of wise people!

22 A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren;

    ill-gotten wealth ends up with good people.

In a more literal translation "Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.". Proverbs says that wealth follows a good person, so much that he is able to pass wealth to his grandchildren.