Proverbs 13:8

The life of a wealthy man may be held for ransom, but whoever is poor receives no threats.

Exodus 21:30

If a fine is imposed on him, he may pay all that was imposed on him as a ransom for his life.

2 Kings 24:14

Then Nebuchadnezzar sent away into exile all of Jerusalem all the captains, all the valiant soldiers, 10,000 captives, and all of the craftsmen and ironworkers. Nobody remained except the poorest people of the land.

2 Kings 25:12

However, the captain of the guard left some of the poor people of the land to work as vinedressers and farmers.

Job 2:4

Satan answered the LORD, "Skin for skin! The man will give up everything that he owns in exchange for his health.

Psalm 49:6-10

those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?

Proverbs 6:35

He will not consider any payment, nor will he be willing to accept it, no matter how large the bribe.

Jeremiah 39:10

Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left in the land of Judah some of the poor people who did not have anything, and he gave them vineyards and fields on that day.

Jeremiah 41:8

Ten men who were among them told Ishmael, "Don't kill us, because we have stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the field." So Ishmael stopped and did not kill them or their companions.

Zephaniah 3:12

I will keep a humble and gentle people among you, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

Matthew 16:26

because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?

1 Peter 1:18-19

For you know that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you have been ransomed from the worthless way of life handed down to you by your ancestors,

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 not consider any payment, nor will he be willing to accept it, no matter how large the bribe.
Exodus 21:30
If a fine is imposed on him, he may pay all that was imposed on him as a ransom for his life.
Job 2:4
Satan answered the LORD, "Skin for skin! The man will give up everything that he owns in exchange for his health.
Psalm 49:6
those who put confidence in their wealth and boast about their great riches?
Jeremiah 41:8
Ten men who were among them told Ishmael, "Don't kill us, because we have stores of wheat, barley, oil, and honey hidden in the field." So Ishmael stopped and did not kill them or their companions.
Matthew 16:26
because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
1 Peter 1:18
For you know that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you have been ransomed from the worthless way of life handed down to you by your ancestors,

The poor

2 Kings 24:14
Then Nebuchadnezzar sent away into exile all of Jerusalem all the captains, all the valiant soldiers, 10,000 captives, and all of the craftsmen and ironworkers. Nobody remained except the poorest people of the land.
2 Kings 25:12
However, the captain of the guard left some of the poor people of the land to work as vinedressers and farmers.
Jeremiah 39:10
Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left in the land of Judah some of the poor people who did not have anything, and he gave them vineyards and fields on that day.
Zephaniah 3:12
I will keep a humble and gentle people among you, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

General references

Luke 12:23
because life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
Philippians 3:7
But whatever things were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah.

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