In context
8A man’s riches may ransom his life, but the poor man never hears a rebuke. 9The light of the righteous shines bright, but the lamp of the wicked goes out. 10Pride breeds nothing but strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. 11Wealth won in a breath dwindles, but whoever gathers little by little makes it grow. 12Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
