Proverbs 21:13

God's Word

Whoever shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will call and not be answered.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:13

I brushed off my clothes and said, “In the same way, may God brush off from home and work everyone who refuses to keep this promise. In the same way, may everyone be brushed off and left with nothing.” Then the whole congregation said amen and praised the Lord. The people did what they had promised.

Job 29:12

because I rescued the poor who called ⌞for help⌟ and the orphans who had no one to help them.

Psalm 18:41

They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

Psalm 58:4

They have poisonous venom like snakes. They are like a deaf cobra that shuts its ears

Proverbs 1:28

“They will call to me at that time, but I will not answer. They will look for me, but they will not find me,

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing. Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses.

Matthew 6:14

“If you forgive the failures of others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 7:2

Otherwise, you will be judged by the same standard you use to judge others. The standards you use for others will be applied to you.

Luke 13:25

After the homeowner gets up and closes the door, ⌞it’s too late⌟. You can stand outside, knock at the door, and say, ‘Sir, open the door for us!’ But he will answer you, ‘I don’t know who you are.’

Acts 7:57

But the council members shouted and refused to listen. Then they rushed at Stephen with one purpose in mind,

1 John 3:17

Now, suppose a person has enough to live on and notices another believer in need. How can God’s love be in that person if he doesn’t bother to help the other believer?