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Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
Proverbs 13:8 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 13:8 in other translations
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
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In context
5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
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