Proverbs 13:8
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 13
“The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.”Proverbs 13:8
What Does Proverbs 13:8 Mean?
Proverbs 13:8 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 13:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 3:7“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.”Matthew 16:26“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”1 Peter 1:18“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;”Luke 12:23“The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.”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.”Psalms 49:6“They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;”2 Kings 25:12“But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.”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.”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.”Jeremiah 41:8“But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.”Zephaniah 3:12“I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.”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.”1 Kings 20:39“And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver.”Proverbs 6:35“He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.”Proverbs 3:35“The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.”
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