Proverbs 13:8

Proverbs 13:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8A person’s riches may ransom their life,

but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.

8The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,

But the poor hears no rebuke.

8The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth,

But the poor hears no rebuke.

8The 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].

8Riches may ransom a man’s life,

but a poor man hears no threat.

8A person’s riches might save their life.

But a poor person is not able to do anything about danger.