Proverbs 13:8 bbe — A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Proverbs 13:8, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 13:8 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 13 — Context

5

The upright man is a hater of false words: the evil-doer gets a bad name and is put to shame.

6

Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.

7

A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.

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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.

Proverbs 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 13:8 say?
Proverbs 13:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.”
Where is Proverbs 13:8 in the Bible?
Proverbs 13:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 8.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 13:8.
What translation should I read Proverbs 13:8 in?
Proverbs 13:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 13:8?
Proverbs 13:8 reads (BBE): “A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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