Proverbs 13:8
The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke.
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- Matthew 16:26Rank 1 from verse 8
- 1 Peter 1:18–19Rank 2 from verse 8
18Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
18For as much as ye know that yee were not redeemed with corruptible things, as siluer and golde, from your vaine conuersation receiued by tradition from your fathers;
19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lambe without blemish and without spot,
- 2 Kings 24:14Rank 3 from verse 8
14And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.
14And hee caried away all Ierusalem, and all the princes, & all the mighty men of valour, euen tenne thousand captiues, and all the craftsmen, and smiths: none remained, saue the poorest sort of the people of the land.
- Psalms 49:6–10Rank 4 from verse 8
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
7None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
8(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
9That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption.
10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
6They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselues in the multitude of their riches:
7None of them can by any meanes redeeme his brother, nor giue to God a ransome for him:
8(For the redemption of their soule is precious, and it ceaseth for euer.)
9That he should still liue for euer, and not see corruption.
10For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the foole, and the brutish person perish, and leaue their wealth to others.
- 2 Kings 25:12Rank 5 from verse 8
- Jeremiah 39:10Rank 6 from verse 8
10But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time.
10†But Nebuzaradan the captaine of the guard left of the poore of the people which had nothing, in the land of Iudah, and gaue them vineyards and fieldes at the same time.
- Zephaniah 3:12Rank 8 from verse 8
- Exodus 21:30Rank 9 from verse 8
- Jeremiah 41:8Rank 10 from verse 8
8But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.
8But ten men were found among them, that said vnto Ishmael, Slay vs not: for we haue treasures in the field, of wheate, and of barley, and of oyle, and of hony: so he forbare, and slewe them not among their brethren.
- Proverbs 6:35Rank 11 from verse 8
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Proverbs 13:8
Sense 1: A price or payment for release or deliverance. Sense 2: As a verb, to redeem, rescue, or deliver.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. Lacking material means. 2. Afflicted, lowly, or humble.
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1. A reproof, censure, or expression of blame or displeasure; to reprove or censure. 2. To command something to cease or be restrained.
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13:7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
13:7There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches.
13:8The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
13:8The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke.
Selected passage13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
13:9*‖The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the lampe of the wicked shall be put out.