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The Paradox of Wealth
Commentators explain that wealth is a double-edged sword. While riches can be used as a 'ransom' to save one's life from kidnappers or false accusations, they are often the very reason such threats arise in the first place. As one scholar puts it, 'Great riches often tempt to violence against those who possess them.'
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 13:8
18th Century
Theologian
On the one side is the seeming advantage of wealth. The rich man who gets out of many troubles often escapes from a just retribution by his money. …
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 13:8
19th Century
Bishop
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 s…
John Gill
On Proverbs 13:8
17th Century
Pastor
The ransom of a man's life [are] his riches
As Benhadad's were to him, when he was in the hands of the king of Israe…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 13:8
17th Century
Minister
Great riches often tempt to violence against those who possess them; but the poor are free from such perils.