Proverbs 13:8

Tree of Life Version

A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor person hears no threat.

Cross References

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Job 2:4

The satan replied to Adonai saying, “Skin for skin! A man will give up all he has for his own life.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave among you a people meek and humble. They will take refuge in the Name of Adonai.

Jeremiah 41:8

However ten men were found among them that said to Ishmael: “Don’t kill us! For we have hidden stores in the field—wheat, barley, oil and honey!” So he held off and did not kill them along with their companions.

Jeremiah 39:10

But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the people, who had nothing, behind in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields in that day.

Proverbs 6:35

He will not accept any compensation, he will not consent, even if your bribe is great.

2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and field hands.

2 Kings 24:14

Then He exiled all Jerusalem—all the captains, all the mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and the smiths—10,000 exiles. None was left except the poorest sort of the people of the land.

Exodus 21:30

If instead a ransom is placed on him, then he is to pay for the redemption of his life whatever is demanded.

Proverbs 13:7

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

Proverbs 13:9

The light of the righteous shines brightly. The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

Proverbs 14:24

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

Luke 12:23

For life is more than food and the body more than clothing.