King James Version
Proverbs 21:13 in the King James Version says “Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”
Proverbs 21:13 · KJV
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Whoso stoppeth”
H331to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs)
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
“he also shall cry”
H7121to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“himself but shall not be heard”
H6030properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
This verse is found in the book of Proverbs. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Proverbs 21:13 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Proverbs 21:13 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge