Proverbs 13:7-11 challenges our assumptions about success by drawing a clear line between wealth and worth. These verses remind us that outward riches can be deceptive, and that lasting value is found not in what we possess, but in how we live our lives. While the world often measures worth by financial status, God values honesty, diligence, and wisdom above all else. Wealth gained through integrity brings blessing, but dishonest gain leads to ruin. This passage calls us to pursue lives of substance rather than appearance, anchoring our worth in godly character, not in temporary treasures.
