Proverbs 13:8

New King James Version

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.

Cross References

Matthew 16:26

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

Job 2:4

So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Skin for skin! Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

Zephaniah 3:12

I will leave in your midst A meek and humble people, And they shall trust in the name of the Lord.

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten men were found among them who said to Ishmael, “Do not kill us, for we have treasures of wheat, barley, oil, and honey in the field.” So he desisted and did not kill them among their brethren.

Jeremiah 39:10

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

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no recompense, Nor will he be appeased though you give many gifts.

2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the guard left some of the poor of the land as vinedressers and farmers.

2 Kings 24:14

Also he carried into captivity all Jerusalem: all the captains and all the mighty men of valor, ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths. None remained except the poorest people of the land.

Exodus 21:30

If there is imposed on him a sum of money, then he shall pay to redeem his life, whatever is imposed on him.

Proverbs 13:7

There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, But the foolishness of fools is folly.

Luke 12:23

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