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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La redención de la vida del hombre son sus riquezas: pero el pobre no oye censuras.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El rico puede salvar su vida con sus riquezas, pero al pobre ni siquiera lo amenazan.

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