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.
Proverbs 13:8 - Tree of Life Version A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor person hears no threat. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A rich man can buy his way out of threatened death by paying a ransom, but the poor man does not even have to listen to threats [from the envious]. American Standard Version (1901) The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening. Common English Bible Wealth can ransom a person’s life, but the poor don’t even receive threats. Catholic Public Domain Version The redemption of a man's life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension. |
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.
But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and field hands.
The satan replied to Adonai saying, “Skin for skin! A man will give up all he has for his own life.
If instead a ransom is placed on him, then he is to pay for the redemption of his life whatever is demanded.
One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
The light of the righteous shines brightly. The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is foolishness.
He will not accept any compensation, he will not consent, even if your bribe is great.
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.
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.
But I will leave among you a people meek and humble. They will take refuge in the Name of Adonai.
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?