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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 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.
Proverbs 13:8-10
King James Version
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
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:8-10
English Standard Version
8 The ransom of a man's life is his wealth,
but a poor man (A)hears no threat.
9 (B)The light of the righteous rejoices,
but (C)the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
10 (D)By insolence comes nothing but strife,
but with those who take advice is wisdom.
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