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Proverbs 6:35
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Exodus 21:30
If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

Job 2:4
And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.

the poor

2 Kings 24:14
And 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.

2 Kings 25:12
But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the landto be vinedressers and husbandmen.

Jeremiah 39:10
But Nebuzaradan 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.

but a poor man hears no threat
The second part of the verse highlights the advantage of having little to no wealth in terms of avoiding certain dangers. A poor man, having no riches to attract thieves or kidnappers, is less likely to be targeted. This can be seen as a form of protection in itself. The Bible frequently emphasizes God's care for the poor and their reliance on Him (Psalm 34:6). This phrase also underscores the theme of contentment and the spiritual richness found in simplicity, as echoed in the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke of the blessedness of the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3).

“Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.” (Proverbs 13:8)

• Wealth can literally buy a person’s freedom when danger strikes—paying a kidnapper, a legal fine, or a bribe to hostile powers (2 Kings 12:18;Genesis 32:20).

• Money offers a measure of protection, yet it is limited: “Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death” (Proverbs 11:4).

• Scripture warns against trusting riches instead of God (Psalm 49:6-9;1 Timothy 6:17-19).

• Wise stewardship means using resources for good while remembering they cannot secure ultimate safety.

• “A poor man hears no threat”—those with little often escape extortion because there is nothing to gain (Jeremiah 39:10;2 Kings 25:12).

• Poverty can lessen some earthly dangers, but it also brings hardship; the verse highlights contrast, not glorification of lack (Proverbs 28:6).

• God’s eye is on the poor, promising His care even when human systems overlook them (Psalm 72:12-14).

• Both rich and poor must guard their hearts: “Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage” (Proverbs 11:28).

• Contentment flows from knowing God, not from bank balances (Philippians 4:11-13).

• Generosity is the antidote to misplaced security—sharing wealth or time reflects God’s character (Proverbs 19:17;Acts 20:35).

• Earthly wealth may ransom a life temporarily; only Christ ransoms eternally: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

• Believers were “redeemed… with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19).

• Whether rich or poor, our final rescue rests in Him alone.

Proverbs 13:8 contrasts the temporary leverage of wealth with the unthreatened status of the poor, reminding us that material means offer limited protection. True security is found not in possessions but in the Lord, who alone provides the lasting ransom for every soul.

But the poor heareth not rebuke.--Or,threatening.(Comp.Job 3:18;Job 39:7.) He has no need to regard it; his poverty and insignificance are his protection.

"Cantabit vacuus coram latrone viator."

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