The ransom of a man’s life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
La riqueza de una persona puede salvar su vida, pero el pobre ni siquiera escucha amenazas.
La riqueza puede proteger de ciertos peligros, mientras que la pobreza a veces ofrece protección por ser ignorada.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In ancient Israel during the time of King Solomon, around the 10th century BC, wealth was often viewed as a practical asset for survival, such as paying a ransom to enemies or avoiding threats in a society prone to conflict and instability. This proverb highlights the double-edged nature of riches, contrasting how the wealthy might use their possessions to buy their way out of danger, while the poor, having little to lose, are less likely to face such demands or rebukes. Proverbs as a whole serves as a collection of wisdom sayings aimed at guiding people in everyday decisions within this cultural and economic context.
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