Proverb: A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. Proverbs 13:8 Meaning: Poverty has its compensations. The rich may spend their fortunes avoiding fears of which the poor are not even aware. Proverb: One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Proverbs 13:7 Meaning: Don’t take a person at their own valuation, nor judge by appearances.