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Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:8 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

    ASV

  • A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

    BBE

  • The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

    DBY

  • The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor hear no threats.

    WEB

  • The ransom of a man's life `are' his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.

    YLT

  • The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor hears not rebuke.

    ENG

  • The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

    WBT

  • Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.

    BSB

In context

6Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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