Proverbs 13:8

Modern English Version

The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

Cross References

2 Kings 24:14

He exiled all Jerusalem, all the princes, and all the mighty men of valor, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths. No one remained, except the poorest people of the land.

2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the bodyguard left some of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and farmers.

Job 2:4

The Adversary answered the Lord, saying, “Skin for skin; yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

Exodus 21:30

If a ransom is set for him, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatever is demanded of him.

Proverbs 13:7

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another man pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

Proverbs 14:24

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

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no compensation; he will not rest content though you offer many gifts.

Jeremiah 39:10

But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left behind in the land of Judah the poor people who had nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at that time.

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten men were found among those who said to Ishmael, “Do not slay us, for we have stores in the field, of wheat and barley, and of oil and honey.” So he refrained and did not slay them among their brothers.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave in your midst a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the Lord.

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Luke 12:23

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