Proverbs 13:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:8 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:8 — KJV
“The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.”
— Proverbs 13:8 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:8 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:8
“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.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:8: ransom, life
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:8: life, riches
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:8: life, riches
“So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:8: poor, heareth
“He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. poor: or, afflicted”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:8: life, poor
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