Proverbs 10:15
World English Bible
15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city.
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10:15
International Standard Version
15 The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth,
but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty.
Proverbs 13:8
World English Bible
8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
but the poor hear no threats.
Proverbs 13:8
International Standard Version
8 The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom,
but whoever is poor receives no threats.
Proverbs 15:16
World English Bible
16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh,
than great treasure with trouble.
Proverbs 15:16
International Standard Version
On Contentment and Other Good Things of Life
16 Better is a little accompanied by fear of the Lord
than abundant wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 16:8
World English Bible
8 Better is a little with righteousness,
than great revenues with injustice.
Proverbs 16:8
International Standard Version
8 A little gain[a] with righteousness is better
than great income without justice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:8 The Heb. lacks gain
Proverbs 28:27
World English Bible
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack;
but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
Proverbs 28:27
International Standard Version
27 Whoever gives to the poor will never lack,
but whoever shuts his eyes to their poverty[a] will be cursed.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:27 The Heb. lacks to their poverty
Proverbs 29:7
World English Bible
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
Proverbs 29:7
International Standard Version
7 The righteous person is concerned about the poor;
but the wicked don’t understand what they need to know.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit. understand knowledge
Proverbs 29:14
World English Bible
14 The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
International Standard Version
14 When a king faithfully administers justice to the poor,
his throne will be established forever.
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