Proverbs 21:13

Proverbs 21:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
• New International Version (NIV)Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard.

Context of Proverbs 21:13

11When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge. 12The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Bringing the wicked to ruin. One who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will also call out himself, and not be answered. 14A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in an inside pocket, strong wrath. 15The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But terror to those who practice injustice.

Proverbs 21:13 word by word

אֹטֵ֣ם אָ֭זְנוֹ מִזַּעֲקַת־דָּ֑ל גַּֽם־ה֥וּא יִ֝קְרָ֗א וְלֹ֣א יֵעָנֶֽה׃Read the interlinear

• shutsאָטַם'âţam · shutH331
• his earאֹ֫זֶן'ôzen · earH241
• to the outcryזְעָקָהza‛aq ze‛âqâh · outcryH2201
• Will alsoגַּםgam · alsoH1571
• callקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call outH7121
• outקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call outH7121
• himselfהוּאhû' hîy' · he/she/itH1931
• answeredעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030

Cross-references for Proverbs 21:13

• Psalms 58:4They have venom like the venom of a serpent; Like a deaf cobra that stops up its ear,
• Zechariah 7:11But they refused to pay attention, and turned a stubborn shoulder and plugged their ears from hearing.
• Acts 7:57But they shouted with loud voices, and covered their ears and rushed at him with one mind.
• Proverbs 28:27One who gives to the poor will never lack anything, But one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
• Deuteronomy 15:7“If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother;
• Nehemiah 5:1Now there was a great outcry of the people and of their wives against their Jewish brothers.
• Isaiah 1:15So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you offer many prayers, I will not be listening. Your hands are covered with blood.
• Isaiah 58:6Is this not the fast that I choose: To release the bonds of wickedness, To undo the ropes of the yoke, And to let the oppressed go free, And break every yoke?
• Jeremiah 34:16Yet you turned and profaned My name, and each person took back his male servant and each his female servant whom you had set free according to their desire, and you brought them into subjection to be your male and female servants.’
• James 2:13For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.
• Proverbs 1:28Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently but will not find me,
• Psalms 18:41They cried for help, but there was no one to save, They cried to the Lord, but He did not answer them.
• Luke 13:25Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, and you begin standing outside and knocking on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up to us!’ and He then will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know where you are from.’

Commentaries on Proverbs 21:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Whoso stoppeth his ears - See the conduct of the priest and Levite to the man who fell among thieves; and let every man learn from this, that he who shuts his ear against the cry of the poor, shall have the ear of God shut against his cry. The words are quite plain; there is no difficulty here.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13Verse 13 Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry of the poor. But doubtless care is to be used in the exercise of charity.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. The principles of retribution, often taught (compare Psa 18:26; Mt 7:1-12).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 21:13

• Poor
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings