Devine Scripture

Proverbs 13:8

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

Context

v.7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

v.8This passage

v.9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 21:30

    If there be laid on him a ransom, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

  • Psalms 49:6

    They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

  • Zephaniah 3:12

    But I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall take refuge in the name of Jehovah.

  • Jeremiah 41:8

    But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not; for we have stores hidden in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.

  • Matthew 16:26

    For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

  • Jeremiah 39:10

    But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, that had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.