Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 13:8

"The ransom of a man`s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening." — Proverbs 13:8 (ASV)

The ransom of a man’s life are his riches. — In times of trouble he may have to give them all to save his life. For the spiritual sense, compare to Luke 16:9.

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