Proverbs 13:8

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

Job 2:4

Hasatan answered the LORD, and said, *Skin for skin. Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave in the midst of you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in the name of the LORD.

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten men were found among those who said to Yishma'el, Don't kill us; for we have stores hidden in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he stopped, and didn't kill them among their brothers.

Jeremiah 39:10

But Nevuzar'adan 1 the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, who had nothing, in the land of Yehudah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.

Proverbs 6:35

He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.

2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to work the vineyards and fields.

2 Kings 24:14

He carried away all Yerushalayim, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valor, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths; none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.

Exodus 21:30

If a ransom is laid on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is laid on him.

Proverbs 13:7

There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

Proverbs 13:9

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

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

Luke 12:23

Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.