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Proverbs 13:8
Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
Proverbs 13:8 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13:8 in other translations
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
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In context
5 The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
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