The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 13, Verse 8

The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious.

In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.

King James Version

The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

American Standard Version

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

New English Translation

The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, thus the poor person has never heard a threat.

World English Bible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.

Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.

Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.