Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 13:8
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Berean Standard Bible
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
King James Version
The ransom of a man’s life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
World English Bible
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
American Standard Version
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 13
6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
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