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