“The rich are wise in self-esteem.
But an intelligent poor person
Sees through the pose.
When the righteous triumph,
There is great glory.
But when the wicked prevail,
People go into hiding.
No one who conceals his transgressions
Will prosper.
Whoever confesses them,
Whoever forsakes them,
Will obtain mercy.”
The rich people pretend to be wise in their own eyes with great self-esteem. However, the smart poor people can see through this. Whenever the righteous triumph, there is great glory. On the other hand, when the wicked prevail, everyone goes into hiding. You will not prosper if you hide your transgressions. However, if you confess your transgressions and give them up, you will obtain mercy.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 