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.
Proverbs 13:8-10
King James Version
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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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
箴言 13:8-10
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
8 富人用财富赎命，
穷人却免受惊吓。
9 义人的光灿烂，
恶人的灯熄灭。
10 自高自大招惹纷争，
虚心受教才是睿智。
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