World English Bible
Proverbs 13:8
“The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 13
6
Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
7
There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
8
The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.
9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.