Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 13:8 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The ransom of a man's life {are} his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.”
Proverbs 13:8
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Righteousness keepeth {him that is} upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. {the sinner: Heb. sin}
There is that maketh himself rich, yet {hath} nothing: {there is} that maketh himself poor, yet {hath} great riches.
The ransom of a man's life {are} his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. {lamp: or, candle}
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised {is} wisdom.
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