Matthew Henry · Verse 8
Great riches often tempt to violence against those that possess them; but the poor are free from such perils.
Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
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WEBBE
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
BSB
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
KJV
The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
ASV
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
BBE
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
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