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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 13) Proverbs 13:8 KJV
"The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke."
Proverbs 13:8 in Context (Verses 5–11 KJV)
5
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.
6
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.*
7
There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
8
The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.*
10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.*