For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Forasmuch 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;

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.

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.

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

But the captain of the guard left of the poor of the land {to be} vinedressers and husbandmen.

But 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.

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. {He will...: Heb. He will not accept the face of any ransom}

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. {captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen} {at the...: Heb. in that day}

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.

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

The life is more than meat, and the body {is more} than raiment.

But 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.

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.

And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. {pay: Heb. weigh}

The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. {shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools}