Proverbs 13:8

The Scriptures 2009

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

Cross References

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?

Job 2:4

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

Zephaniah 3:12

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

Jeremiah 41:8

But ten men were found among them who said to Yishma‛ĕl, “Do not kill us, for we have wheat, and barley, and oil, and honey hidden in the field.” So he held back and did not kill them among their brothers.

Jeremiah 39:10

But Neḇuzaraḏan, chief of the guard, left in the land of Yehuḏah the poor people, who had naught whatever, and gave them vineyards and fields on the same day.

Proverbs 6:35

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

2 Kings 25:12

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

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.

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

The light of the righteous rejoices, 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.

Luke 12:23

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