Proverbs 13:8

New International Reader's Version

A person’s riches might save their life. But a poor person is not able to do anything about danger.

Cross References

2 Kings 24:14

Nebuchadnezzar took all the people of Jerusalem to the land of Babylon as prisoners. That included all the officers and fighting men. It also included all the skilled workers. The total number of prisoners was 10,000. Only the poorest people were left in the land.

2 Kings 25:12

But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the land. He told them to work in the vineyards and fields.

Job 2:4

Satan replied, “A man will give everything he has to save himself. So Job is willing to give up the lives of his family to save his own life.

Exodus 21:30

But suppose payment is required of him instead. Then the owner can save his life by paying what is required.

Proverbs 13:7

Some people pretend to be rich but have nothing. Others pretend to be poor but have great wealth.

Proverbs 13:9

The lights of godly people shine brightly. But the lamps of sinners are blown out.

Proverbs 14:24

The wealth of wise people is their crown. But the foolish ways of foolish people lead to what is foolish.

Proverbs 6:35

He won’t accept any payment. He won’t take any money, no matter how much he is offered.

Jeremiah 39:10

Nebuzaradan, the commander of the guard, left some of the poor people of Judah behind. They didn’t own anything. So at that time he gave them vineyards and fields.

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten of the men had spoken to Ishmael. They had said, “Don’t kill us! We have some wheat and barley. We also have olive oil and honey. We’ve hidden all of it in a field.” So he didn’t kill them along with the others.

Zephaniah 3:12

But inside your city I will leave those who are not proud at all. Those who are still left alive will trust in the Lord.

Matthew 16:26

What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses their soul? Or what can anyone trade for their soul?

Luke 12:23

There is more to life than eating. There are more important things for the body than clothes.