Proverbs 10:15
Amplified Bible
15
The rich man’s wealth is his fortress;
The ruin of the poor is their poverty.(A)
Proverbs 10:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:15 Lit strong city
Proverbs 13:8
Amplified Bible
8
The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].
Proverbs 13:8
New American Standard Bible
8 The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.
Proverbs 15:16
Amplified Bible
16
Better is a little with the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and trouble with it.(A)
Proverbs 15:16
New American Standard Bible
16 (A)Better is a little with [a]the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure, and turmoil with [b]the treasure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:16 Or reverence for
- Proverbs 15:16 Lit it
Proverbs 16:8
Amplified Bible
8
Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income [gained] with injustice.(A)
Proverbs 16:8
New American Standard Bible
8 Better is a little with righteousness
Than great income with injustice.
Proverbs 28:27
Amplified Bible
27
He who gives to the poor will never want,
But he who shuts his eyes [from their need] will have many curses.(A)
Proverbs 28:27
New American Standard Bible
27 One who (A)gives to the poor will never lack anything,
But one who [a]shuts his eyes will have many curses.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:27 Lit hides
Proverbs 29:7
Amplified Bible
7
The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,
But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.(A)
Proverbs 29:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The (A)righteous [a]is concerned for the rights of the poor;
The wicked does not understand such [b]concern.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit knows the cause
- Proverbs 29:7 Lit knowledge
Proverbs 29:14
Amplified Bible
14
If a king faithfully and truthfully judges the poor,
His throne shall be established forever.
Proverbs 29:14
New American Standard Bible
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