Proverbs 13:8

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

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.

2 Kings 25:12

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

Job 2:4

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

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.

Proverbs 6:35

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

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.

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.

Zephaniah 3:12

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

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?

Luke 12:23

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