In Proverbs 13:11, the contrast between hasty and gradual wealth expands on the theme of real versus pretended riches in Proverbs 13:7.

In Proverbs 12:9, being lowly with a servant is better than playing great and lacking bread, directly echoing the pretense theme of Proverbs 13:7.

In 1 Corinthians 4:8, Paul sarcastically calls the Corinthians 'rich' and 'kings,' exposing their self-deception — a direct parallel to pretending to be rich while having nothing.

2 Corinthians 4:7’s treasure in jars of clay illustrates the same paradox: outward frailty hides divine wealth, like pretending to be poor while rich.

In 2 Peter 2:19, false teachers promise freedom while being enslaved — they 'pretend' to be free, just as Proverbs 13:7 describes pretending to be rich.

Revelation 2:9 directly states the Smyrna church is materially poor yet spiritually rich, mirroring the one who pretends to be poor but is wealthy.

In Revelation 3:17, the Laodiceans claim to be rich but are actually poor — a direct NT echo of the pretender in Proverbs 13:7.

In Luke 18:11-14, the Pharisee's pretense of righteousness contrasts with the tax collector's humility, mirroring the false richness vs true poverty theme.

In 1 Corinthians 4:11, Paul's literal poverty contrasts with spiritual richness, echoing the paradox of outward lack and inner wealth.