Proverbs 13:8-14 in English

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

⁸ A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched.

^9a Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul.

^13a To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ 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.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ 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.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

⁸ A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches: but the poor heareth no threatening.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall have increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

⁸ Rich people are able to pay people who want to kill them, with the result that they will be protected, not killed, but poor people do not have to worry about that because no one threatens to kill them.

⁹ Righteous people are like a lamp MET that shines brightly, but wicked people are like MET a lamp that will soon be extinguished.

¹⁰ People who are arrogant/proud always cause strife; those who are wise ask other people for good advice.

¹¹ Those who acquire a lot of money quickly by doing what is wrong, probably will lose it quickly, but if people earn money slowly, the amount of money they have will increase.

¹² When people do not receive the things that they are expecting to receive, ◄it causes them to despair/they become very sad►; but if you receive what you are desiring to get, that will be like a tree MET whose fruit gives you life (OR, that will cause you to be joyful).

¹³ Those who despise the good advice that others give them are bringing ruin on themselves; those who pay attention to that advice will ◄be secure/succeed►.

¹⁴ What wise people teach is like a fountain whose water gives life MET; what they teach you will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.

⁸ A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: but the light of the ungodly is quenched. Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, than he that promises and leads another to hope: for a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

⁹ There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.

¹⁰ The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

¹¹ Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.

¹² Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.

¹³ He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity diminisheth; but he that gathereth by manual-labour shall increase it.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but the desire that cometh to pass is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise man is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension.

⁹ The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Among the proud there are always contentions: but they that do all things with counsel, are ruled by wisdom.

¹¹ Substance got in haste shall be diminished: but that which by little and little is gathered with the hand shall increase.

¹² Hope that is deferred afflicteth the soul: desire when it cometh is a tree of life.

¹³ Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.

⁸ The rich can pay a ransom to save their lives, but the poor aren't troubled in this way.

⁹ The life of good people shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only causes conflict; but those who take advice are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gained by fraud quickly disappears, but those who gather bit by bit prosper.

¹² Hope that's delayed makes you feel sick, but a wish that comes true revives you.

¹³ If you despise words of advice, you'll pay for it; but if you respect what you're told, you'll be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.

⁸ A man will giue his riches for the ransome of his life: but the poore cannot heare ye reproch.

⁹ The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ Onely by pride doeth man make contention: but with the well aduised is wisdome.

¹¹ The riches of vanitie shall diminish: but he that gathereth with the hand, shall increase them.

¹² The hope that is deferred, is the fainting of the heart: but when the desire commeth, it is as a tree of life.

¹³ He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commandement he shalbe rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of a wise man is as the welspring of life, to turne away from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life are his riches; but the poor heareth no threatening.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth little by little shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ 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.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.

⁸ As the ransom of a man's life hath he often to give his riches; but the poor heareth no threat.

⁹ The light of the righteous burneth joyfully; but the lamp of the wicked will be quenched.

¹⁰ Only through presumptuous conduct doth man produce contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vain deeds will be diminished; but he that gathereth by close labor will increase it.

¹² Expectation long deferred maketh the heart sick; but a tree of life is a desire which is fulfilled.

¹³ Whoso despiseth the word shall fall in debt to it; but he that feareth the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of the wise is a source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.

⁸ A man’s own wealth is the ransom of his life: But the poor endures not threatening.

⁹ The righteous always have light: But the light of the ungodly is quenched.

^9a Crafty souls go astray in sins: But just men pity, and are merciful.

¹⁰ A bad man does evil with insolence: But they that are judges of themselves are wise.

¹¹ Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: But he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.

¹² Better is he that begins to help heartily, Than he that promises and leads another to hope: For a good desire is a tree of life.

¹³ He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: But he that fears the commandment has health of soul.

^13a To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: But a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, And his way shall be directed aright.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life: But the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.

⁸ A man's wealth is the ransom of his life; But the poor man heareth no threatenings.

⁹ The light of the righteous shall rejoice; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

¹⁰ By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity will become small; But he who gathereth it into the hand increaseth it.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But the desire accomplished is a tree of life.

¹³ He that despiseth the word shall be destroyed; But he who revereth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The instruction of the wise is a fountain of life; By it men escape from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor sh'ma ·hear obey· no threats.

⁹ The light of the upright shines brightly, but the lamp candle of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a charge will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, but a poor person does not hear a threat.

⁹ The light of righteous people rejoices, but the lamp of wicked people will be put out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds conflict, but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow.

¹² When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, turning you away from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.

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

¹¹ Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labor shall increase.

¹² Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

¹⁰ Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

¹² Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

¹³ Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

¹⁴ The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

⁸ The Redemption of the soul of a man is his riches; but he that is poor, suffereth not blaming.

⁹ The light of just or rightwise men maketh glad; but the lantern of wicked men shall be quenched.

¹⁰ Strives be ever among proud men; but they that do all things with counsel, be governed by wisdom.

¹¹ Hasted chattel or substance, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied.

¹² Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is desire coming.

¹³ He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into the time to coming or to come; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace.

¹⁴ The law of a wise man is a well of life; that he bow away from the falling of death, that is, of sin, and of hell.

⁸ The Redemption of the soul of a man is his riches; but he that is poor, suffereth not blaming. (The ransom for a man’s lifeis his riches; but he who is poor, shall not even suffer threats.)

⁹ The light of just men maketh glad; but the lantern of wicked men shall be quenched. (The light of the righteous maketh happy, or inspireth; but the lantern of the wicked shall be quenched.)

¹⁰ Strives be ever among proud men; but they that do all things with counsel, be governed by wisdom. (There is always strife, or arguments, among the proud; but they who do all things with advice, be governed by wisdom.)

¹¹ Hasted chattel, that is, gotten hastily, shall be made less; but that that is gathered little and little with hand, shall be multiplied, (or but that which is gathered little by little, shall be multiplied).

¹² Hope which is delayed, tormenteth the soul; a tree of life is (a) desire (that is) coming.

¹³ He that backbiteth anything, bindeth himself into the time to coming; but he that dreadeth the commandment, shall live in peace. (He who backbiteth for something said to him, bindeth himself to the time to come; but he who feareth the commandment, shall live in peace.)

¹⁴ The law of a wise man is a well of life; that he bow away from the falling of death, that is, of sin, and of hell. (The teaching of the wise is a well of life; so that thou bow away from the falling of death, that is, from sin, and from hell.)

⁸ The ransom of a man's life are his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.

⁹ The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

¹⁰ A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled is wisdom.

¹¹ Wealth from vanity becometh little, And whoso is gathering by the hand becometh great.

¹² Hope prolonged is making the heart sick, And a tree of life is the coming desire.

¹³ Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.

¹⁴ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.