Proverbs 13:8

The Scriptures 1998

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

Cross References

2 Kings 24:14

And he exiled all Yerushalayim, and all the officers and all the mighty brave men – ten thousand exiles – and all the craftsmen and smiths. None remained except the poorest people of the land.

2 Kings 25:12

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

Job 2:4

And Satan answered יהוה  and said, “Skin for skin, and all that a man has he would give for his life!

Exodus 21:30

“If a sin-covering is laid upon him, then he shall give the ransom of his life, whatever is laid on him.

Proverbs 13:7

There is one who makes himself rich, Yet has none at all. And one who makes himself poor, Yet has great riches.

Proverbs 13:9

But the lamp of the wrong is put out.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.

Proverbs 6:35

He does not regard any ransom, Nor accept your bribe, however great!

Jeremiah 39:10

But Neḇ

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten men were found among them who said to Yishmaʽ

Zephaniah 3:12

“But I shall leave in your midst an oppressed and poor people, and they shall trust in the Name of יהוה.

Matthew 16:26

“For what is a man profited if he gains all the world, and loses his own life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

Luke 12:23

“The life is more than the food, and the body is more than the clothing.