'Pay' in the Bible

Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

Do this now, my son, and release yourself [from the obligation];Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor,Go humble yourself, and plead with your neighbor [to pay his debt and release you].

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself [for your own benefit];If you scoff [thoughtlessly ridicule and disdain], you alone will pay the penalty.

If you have nothing with which to pay [another’s debt when he defaults],Why should his creditor take your bed from under you?

Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;I will pay the man back for his deed.”