Proverbs 13:8

The ransom of a man's life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.

Exodus 21:30

If a ransom is imposed on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is imposed on him.

2 Kings 24:14

He carried away all Jerusalem and all the officials and all the mighty men of valor, 10,000 captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths. None remained, except the poorest people of the land.

2 Kings 25:12

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

Job 2:4

Then Satan answered the LORD and said, "Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life.

Psalm 49:6-10

those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches?

Proverbs 6:35

He will accept no compensation; he will refuse though you multiply gifts.

Jeremiah 39:10

Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, left in the land of Judah some of the poor people who owned nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.

Jeremiah 41:8

But there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, "Do not put us to death, for we have stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the fields." So he refrained and did not put them to death with their companions.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will leave in your midst a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the LORD,

Matthew 16:26

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?

1 Peter 1:18-19

knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 accept no compensation; he will refuse though you multiply gifts.
Exodus 21:30
If a ransom is imposed on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is imposed on him.
Job 2:4
Then Satan answered the LORD and said, "Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life.
Psalm 49:6
those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches?
Jeremiah 41:8
But there were ten men among them who said to Ishmael, "Do not put us to death, for we have stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the fields." So he refrained and did not put them to death with their companions.
Matthew 16:26
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
1 Peter 1:18
knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

The poor

2 Kings 24:14
He carried away all Jerusalem and all the officials and all the mighty men of valor, 10,000 captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths. None remained, except the poorest people of the land.
2 Kings 25:12
But the captain of the guard left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and plowmen.
Jeremiah 39:10
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, left in the land of Judah some of the poor people who owned nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
Zephaniah 3:12
But I will leave in your midst a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the LORD,

General references

Luke 12:23
For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
Philippians 3:7
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

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