Proverbs 13:9-11

Good News Translation

⁹ The righteous are like a light shining brightly; the wicked are like a lamp flickering out.

¹⁰ Arrogance causes nothing but trouble. It is wiser to ask for advice.

¹¹ The more easily you get your wealth, the sooner you will lose it. The harder it is to earn, the more you will have.