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Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

Verse in context — Proverbs 13

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.

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