Proverbs 21:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 21:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 21:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 21:13 — KJV
“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”
— Proverbs 21:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 21:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:13
“And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:13: cry, also, heard
“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:13: ears, cry, heard
“Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth. Lift...: Heb. Cry shrill with”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:13: cry, poor, heard
“From the cry of Heshbon even unto Elealeh, and even unto Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even unto Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate. desolate: Heb. desolations”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:13: ears, cry, also
“Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:13: ears, cry, also
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