Proverbs 13:8
“The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke.”
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Proverbs 13:8 Context
6Righteousnesse keepeth him that is vpright in the way: but wickednesse ouerthroweth the sinner. 7There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches. 8The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke. 9The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the lampe of the wicked shall be put out. 10Onely by pride commeth contention: but with the well aduised is wisedome.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
- King James Version
The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
- Basic English Bible
The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.
- Darby Bible
The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
- Webster's Bible
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
- World English Bible
The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:8
13:8 Riches - Riches enable a man to redeem his life when it is in greatest danger, and poverty preserves a man from many injuries. Because they are cautious, that they may not provoke others; and because they are esteemed objects of pity.