The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.
The (A)light of the righteous [a]rejoices,
But the (B)lamp of the wicked goes out.
10 Through insolence [b]comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:9 I.e. shines brightly
  2. Proverbs 13:10 Lit gives