Proverbs 10:15
Modern English Version
15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city;
the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10:15
New King James Version
15 The (A)rich man’s wealth is his strong city;
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 13:8
Modern English Version
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
but the poor does not hear rebuke.
Proverbs 13:8
New King James Version
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
But the poor does not hear rebuke.
Proverbs 15:16
Modern English Version
16 Better is little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
New King James Version
16 (A)Better is a little with the fear of the Lord,
Than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 16:8
Modern English Version
8 Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
New King James Version
8 (A)Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.
Proverbs 28:27
Modern English Version
27 He who gives to the poor will not lack,
but he who hides his eyes will have many a curse.
Proverbs 28:27
New King James Version
27 (A)He who gives to the poor will not lack,
But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.
Proverbs 29:7
Modern English Version
7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor,
but the wicked regards not to know it.
Proverbs 29:7
New King James Version
7 The righteous (A)considers the cause of the poor,
But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.
Proverbs 29:14
Modern English Version
14 The king who faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
New King James Version
14 The king who judges the (A)poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.
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