Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

Exodus 21:30

If there be laid on him a ransom, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

2 Kings 24:14

And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valor, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths; none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.

2 Kings 25:12

But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.

Job 2:4

And Satan answered Jehovah, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.

Psalm 49:6-10

They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Proverbs 6:35

He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Jeremiah 39:10

But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, that 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 stores hidden 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

But I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall take refuge in the name of Jehovah.

Matthew 16:26

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

1 Peter 1:18-19

knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;

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Summary

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

General references

Bible References

Ransom

Proverbs 6:35
He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
Exodus 21:30
If there be laid on him a ransom, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
Job 2:4
And Satan answered Jehovah, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.
Psalm 49:6
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Jeremiah 41:8
But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not; for we have stores hidden in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
1 Peter 1:18
knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;

The poor

2 Kings 24:14
And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valor, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths; none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.
2 Kings 25:12
But the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
Jeremiah 39:10
But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, that had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
Zephaniah 3:12
But I will leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall take refuge in the name of Jehovah.

General references

Luke 12:23
For the life is more than the food, and the body than the raiment.
Philippians 3:7
Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.

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