Proverbs 13:8
What does Proverbs 13:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The ransom of a man's life <FI>are<Fi> his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor, beareth not reprehension.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the indigent heareth not rebuke.
Context
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.
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