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Proverbs 13:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 13:8-10
New International Version
8 A person’s riches may ransom their life,
but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.(A)
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly,
but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.(B)
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(C)
Proverbs 13:8-10
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 13:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.
9 The (A)light of the righteous [a]rejoices,
But the (B)lamp of the wicked goes out.
10 Through overconfidence [b]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:9 I.e., shines brightly
- Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives
Proverbs 13:8-10
New King James Version
Proverbs 13:8-10
New King James Version
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
But the poor does not hear rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous rejoices,
(A)But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
10 By pride comes nothing but (B)strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.
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