Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.

Surrounding context

13:7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

13:8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.

13:9 The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

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