There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.  The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.   The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.   Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.   Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.  Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life…

Proverbs 13:7-12