Riches are a ransom for a person’s life,(A)
but a poor person hears no threat.

The light of the righteous shines brightly,(B)
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.(C)

10 Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,(D)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

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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.

10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

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The ransom of a man's life is his wealth,
    but a poor man (A)hears no threat.
(B)The light of the righteous rejoices,
    but (C)the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
10 (D)By insolence comes nothing but strife,
    but with those who take advice is wisdom.

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