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The rich may have to pay a ransom for their lives,
    but the poor will face no such danger.

Good people can look forward to a bright future,
    but the future of the wicked is like a flame going out.

10 Pride only leads to arguments,
    but those who take advice are wise.

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A person’s riches may ransom their life,
    but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.(A)

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

10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
    but wisdom is found in those who take advice.(C)

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