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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A person&#8217s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life <i>are</i> his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The ransom of a man’s life <i>is</i> his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The ransom of a man&#8217s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor hears no rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth, But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke <i>or</i> threats [from the envious].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches are a ransom for a person’s life, but a poor person hears no threat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches are a ransom for a man&#8217s life, but a poor man hears no threat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The rich may have to pay a ransom, but the poor don't have that problem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth no threatening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A person's riches are the ransom for his life, but the poor person does not pay attention to threats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The rich have to use their money to save their lives, but no one threatens the poor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Riches may ransom a man?s life, but a poor man hears no threat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a person's life is his wealth, but the poor person hears no threat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life is his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The ransom of a man’s life [are] his riches, "" And the poor has not heard rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The ransom of a man's life are his riches, And the poor hath not heard rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The expiating of a man's soul is his riches: and the poor will not hear rebuke.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but he that is poor beareth not reprehension. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The redemption of a man’s life is his riches. But he who is poor cannot tolerate correction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />People’s riches serve as ransom for their lives, but the poor do not even hear a threat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Wealth is a ransom for a person’s life, but the poor get no threats.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life is his riches; but the poor ignores a rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The salvation of a man's soul is his wealth and the poor does not accept condemnation.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The ransom of a man's life are his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A man's own wealth is the ransom of his life: but the poor endures not threatening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/13-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2407" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/13.htm">A Father's Discipline</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6239.htm" title="6239: ‘ā·šə·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Riches. From ashar; wealth.">Riches</a> <a href="/hebrew/3724.htm" title="3724: kō·p̄er (N-msc) -- From kaphar; properly, a cover, i.e. a village; bitumen, and the henna plant; figuratively, a redemption-price.">may ransom</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ne·p̄eš- (N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7326.htm" title="7326: wə·rāš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be in want or poor. A primitive root; to be destitute.">but a poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">man hears</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/1606.htm" title="1606: gə·‘ā·rāh (N-fs) -- A rebuke. From ga'ar; a chiding.">threat.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-36.htm">Mark 8:36-37</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:12</a></span><br />For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4</a></span><br />Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-15.htm">Proverbs 10:15</a></span><br />The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-31</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21-24</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-11.htm">Proverbs 18:11</a></span><br />A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Proverbs 22:7</a></span><br />The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17-18</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor hears not rebuke.</p><p class="hdg">ransom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Proverbs 6:35</a></b></br> He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/21-30.htm">Exodus 21:30</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-4.htm">Job 2:4</a></b></br> And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.</p><p class="hdg">the poor</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14</a></b></br> And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, <i>even</i> ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/25-12.htm">2 Kings 25:12</a></b></br> But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land <i>to be</i> vinedressers and husbandmen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/39-10.htm">Jeremiah 39:10</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-33.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Indigent</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Means</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Ransom</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Redemption</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">Threat</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Threatening</a> <a href="/psalms/55-11.htm">Threats</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-13.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Indigent</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm">Means</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-23.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-18.htm">Ransom</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-4.htm">Redemption</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-24.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-16.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-17.htm">Threat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-15.htm">Threatening</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Threats</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-11.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">a scoffer does not listen to rebuke</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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 (<a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4</a>), yet acknowledges their practical benefits in certain situations. This reflects the tension between relying on material wealth and trusting in God for ultimate security.<p><b>but a poor man hears no threat</b><br>The second part of the verse highlights the advantage of having little to no wealth in terms of avoiding certain dangers. A poor man, having no riches to attract thieves or kidnappers, is less likely to be targeted. This can be seen as a form of protection in itself. The Bible frequently emphasizes God's care for the poor and their reliance on Him (<a href="/psalms/34-6.htm">Psalm 34:6</a>). This phrase also underscores the theme of contentment and the spiritual richness found in simplicity, as echoed in the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke of the blessedness of the poor in spirit (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rich_man.htm">Rich Man</a></b><br>Represents individuals who possess wealth and the potential vulnerabilities that come with it, such as being targeted for ransom or extortion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/poor_man.htm">Poor Man</a></b><br>Symbolizes those without material wealth, who, in this context, are less likely to face threats related to their financial status.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_double-edged_sword_of_wealth.htm">The Double-Edged Sword of Wealth</a></b><br>Wealth can provide security and opportunities, but it also brings vulnerabilities, such as being a target for crime or manipulation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_simplicity.htm">Contentment in Simplicity</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_riches_in_christ.htm">True Riches in Christ</a></b><br>Spiritual wealth, such as faith and wisdom, is of greater value than material wealth. Believers are encouraged to seek these eternal riches.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a></b><br>Those with wealth are called to be wise stewards, using their resources to glorify God and help others, rather than hoarding or misusing them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Regardless of financial status, believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and protection, knowing that He cares for all His children.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_teachings_of_1_and_2_clement.htm">Should we avoid owing anything to anyone?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/effects_of_acting_foolishly.htm">What are the consequences of acting foolishly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_8's_wisdom_align_with_john_1.htm">Throughout Proverbs 8, wisdom is personified. Does this depiction align or conflict with other biblical references to God's attributes (e.g., John 1:1-3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_focus_on_sexual_sins,_not_greed.htm">Why do churches often focus on condemning sexual sins but ignore other sins like greed and pride?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">The ransom of a man's life are his riches.</span>--In times of trouble he may have to give them all to save his life. For the spiritual sense comp. <a href="/luke/16-9.htm" title="And I say to you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.">Luke 16:9</a>.<p><span class= "bld">But the poor heareth not rebuke.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">threatening. </span>(Comp. <a href="/job/3-18.htm" title="There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor.">Job 3:18</a>; <a href="/job/39-7.htm" title="He scorns the multitude of the city, neither regards he the crying of the driver.">Job 39:7</a>.) He has no need to regard it; his poverty and insignificance are his protection.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The ransom of a man's life are his riches.</span> A rich man can save himself from many difficulties and dangers by the sacrifice of a portion of his wealth, <span class="accented">e.g.</span> 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 (<a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">Exodus 21:22, 30</a>). 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" (<a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Luke 16:9</a>). <span class="cmt_word">The poor heareth not rebuke;</span> has not to listen to (<a href="/job/3-18.htm">Job 3:18</a>) 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." <p><span class="foreign">"Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/13-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Riches</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשְׁר֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·šə·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6239.htm">Strong's 6239: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may ransom</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֣פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(kō·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3724.htm">Strong's 3724: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cover, a village, bitumen, the henna plant, a redemption-price</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">life,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶֽפֶשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(ne·p̄eš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">but a poor</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝רָ֗שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7326.htm">Strong's 7326: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be in want or poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man hears</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">threat.</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּעָרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(gə·‘ā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1606.htm">Strong's 1606: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chiding</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/13-8.htm">Proverbs 13:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/13-8.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 13:8 The ransom of a man's life (Prov. 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