Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.
In context
5 The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace. 6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked. 7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 10 By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. 11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:8 in the KJV
The ransom of a man's life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:8 in the NIV
A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes.