Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 13:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.”
Proverbs 13:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:8
This proverb addresses wealth's relative power to rescue or protect. "The ransom of a man's life are his riches" observes that wealthy people can sometimes buy their way out of danger. Kofer nefesh-ish oshro (כֹּפֶר נֶפֶשׁ־אִישׁ עָשְׁרוֹ, the ransom of a man's life—his riches). Kofer (כֹּפֶר) means ransom price, bribe, atonement. Wealth can pay kidnappers, satisfy extortionists, or legally settle disputes."But the poor heareth not rebuke" presents an ironic benefit of poverty. The Hebrew is terse: rash lo-shama ge'arah (רָשׁ לֹא־שָׁמַע גְּעָרָה, the poor does not hear rebuke/threat). Because t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:8
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“if he gains the whole world”
“not with corruptible things”
“and boast in the multitude of their riches--”
“and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.”
“and said”
“and all the princes”
“But the captain of the guard left of the door of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.”
“then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is laid on him.”
“who had nothing”
“Don't kill us; for we have stores hidden in the field”