Proverbs 13:8
King James Version (KJV)
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
World English Bible (WEB)
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
Proverbs 13:8 Cross References
If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
