Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes. New Living Translation The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. English Standard Version The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat. Berean Standard Bible Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat. King James Bible The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. New King James Version The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke. New American Standard Bible The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. NASB 1995 The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. NASB 1977 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor hears no rebuke. Legacy Standard Bible The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. Amplified Bible The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious]. Christian Standard Bible Riches are a ransom for a person’s life, but a poor person hears no threat. Holman Christian Standard Bible Riches are a ransom for a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat. American Standard Version The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening. Contemporary English Version The rich may have to pay a ransom, but the poor don't have that problem. English Revised Version The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth no threatening. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person's riches are the ransom for his life, but the poor person does not pay attention to threats. Good News Translation The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor. International Standard Version The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats. Majority Standard Bible Riches may ransom a man?s life, but a poor man hears no threat. NET Bible The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat. New Heart English Bible The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. Webster's Bible Translation The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. World English Bible The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe ransom of a man’s life [are] his riches, "" And the poor has not heard rebuke. Young's Literal Translation The ransom of a man's life are his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke. Smith's Literal Translation The expiating of a man's soul is his riches: and the poor will not hear rebuke. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension. Catholic Public Domain Version The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction. New American Bible People’s riches serve as ransom for their lives, but the poor do not even hear a threat. New Revised Standard Version Wealth is a ransom for a person’s life, but the poor get no threats. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the poor ignores a rebuke. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The salvation of a man's soul is his wealth and the poor does not accept condemnation. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The ransom of a man's life are his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening. Brenton Septuagint Translation A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Discipline…7One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat. 9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.… Cross References Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:36-37 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? / Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Proverbs 11:4 Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death. Proverbs 10:15 The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. James 5:1-3 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Luke 16:19-31 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Matthew 19:21-24 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” / When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. / Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. ... Proverbs 18:11 A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination. Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Revelation 3:17-18 You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. Treasury of Scripture The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor hears not rebuke. ransom Proverbs 6:35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. Exodus 21:30 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. Job 2:4 And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life. the poor 2 Kings 24:14 And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land. 2 Kings 25:12 But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. Jeremiah 39:10 But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time. Jump to Previous Ear Exchange Hear Heard Heareth Hears Indigent Life Means Poor Ransom Rebuke Redemption Riches Sharp Threat Threatening Threats Wealth WordsJump to Next Ear Exchange Hear Heard Heareth Hears Indigent Life Means Poor Ransom Rebuke Redemption Riches Sharp Threat Threatening Threats Wealth WordsProverbs 13 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeRiches may ransom a man’s life This phrase suggests that wealth can serve as a means of protection or deliverance in times of danger. In ancient times, ransom payments were common for securing the release of captives or hostages, as seen in the story of Abraham rescuing Lot (Genesis 14). Wealth could be used to influence outcomes, whether in legal disputes or in negotiations with enemies. The Bible often warns about the deceptive security of riches (Proverbs 11:4), yet acknowledges their practical benefits in certain situations. This reflects the tension between relying on material wealth and trusting in God for ultimate security. but a poor man hears no threat Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and divine principles are reflected throughout the book. 2. Rich Man Represents individuals who possess wealth and the potential vulnerabilities that come with it, such as being targeted for ransom or extortion. 3. Poor Man Symbolizes those without material wealth, who, in this context, are less likely to face threats related to their financial status. Teaching Points The Double-Edged Sword of WealthWealth can provide security and opportunities, but it also brings vulnerabilities, such as being a target for crime or manipulation. Contentment in Simplicity The poor man, in this context, is free from certain threats that wealth attracts. This can be a reminder of the peace found in contentment and simplicity. True Riches in Christ Spiritual wealth, such as faith and wisdom, is of greater value than material wealth. Believers are encouraged to seek these eternal riches. Stewardship and Responsibility Those with wealth are called to be wise stewards, using their resources to glorify God and help others, rather than hoarding or misusing them. Trust in God's Provision Regardless of financial status, believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and protection, knowing that He cares for all His children.(8) The ransom of a man's life are his riches.--In times of trouble he may have to give them all to save his life. For the spiritual sense comp. Luke 16:9. But the poor heareth not rebuke.--Or, threatening. (Comp. Job 3:18; Job 39:7.) He has no need to regard it; his poverty and insignificance are his protection. Verse 8. - The ransom of a man's life are his riches. A rich man can save himself from many difficulties and dangers by the sacrifice of a portion of his wealth, e.g. when his money or his life is demanded by a robber; when men in authority make extortionate demands on pain of death; or when he has incurred extreme penalty by infringement of law (Exodus 21:22, 30). Spiritually discerned, the passage recalls Christ's injunction, "Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, that when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles" (Luke 16:9). The poor heareth not rebuke; has not to listen to (Job 3:18) threats from the covetous or abuse from the envious. He has nothing to lose, and no one can gain anything by interfering with him. So the poor man is at peace. "A hundred men cannot rob one pauper.""Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator." Hebrew Richesעָשְׁר֑וֹ (‘ā·šə·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6239: Wealth may ransom כֹּ֣פֶר (kō·p̄er) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3724: A cover, a village, bitumen, the henna plant, a redemption-price a man’s אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person life, נֶֽפֶשׁ־ (ne·p̄eš-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion but a poor וְ֝רָ֗שׁ (wə·rāš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7326: To be in want or poor man hears שָׁמַ֥ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no threat. גְּעָרָֽה׃ (gə·‘ā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1606: A chiding Links Proverbs 13:8 NIVProverbs 13:8 NLT Proverbs 13:8 ESV Proverbs 13:8 NASB Proverbs 13:8 KJV Proverbs 13:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 13:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 13:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 13:8 French Bible Proverbs 13:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:8 The ransom of a man's life (Prov. 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