Proverbs 21:13

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:13

BSB

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

AKJV

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

CPDV

Whoever blocks his ears to the outcry of the poor shall also cry out himself, and he will not be heeded.

ERV

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

NHEB

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

SMT

He stopping his ear from the cry of the poor one also himself shall call and shall not be answered.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 21:13

WhosostoppethH331VerbhisearsH241Noun FeminineatthecryH2201Noun FeminineofthepoorH1800AdjectivehealsoshallcryH7121VerbhimselfbutshallnotbeheardH6030Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 21:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 21:13

Summary

Ignoring poor's pleas brings unanswered suffering upon oneself

Event

Consequence of ignoring needy

Estimated Time Period

c. 950-700 BC