Proverbs 21:13
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”Proverbs 21:13
What Does Proverbs 21:13 Mean?
Proverbs 21:13 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 2:13“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”Matthew 6:14“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”Matthew 25:45“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”John 9:31“Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.”Psalms 66:18“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”Proverbs 28:9“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.”Matthew 18:35“So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Proverbs 29:7“The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.”Job 29:12“Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.”Proverbs 1:28“Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:”Proverbs 28:27“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”Deuteronomy 15:7“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”Proverbs 19:7“All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.”Jeremiah 34:16“But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant, and every man his handmaid, whom he had set at liberty at their pleasure, to return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and for handmaids.”Matthew 7:2“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.”Matthew 18:30“And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.”Isaiah 1:15“And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.”Isaiah 58:6“Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”James 4:3“Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”
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