Proverbs 21:13 - Exposition

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor. A twofold retribution is threatened on the unmerciful man. He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. He himself shall tall into distress, and shall appeal to his neighbours for help in vain. "With the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again" ( Luke 6:38 ). This is true also in spiritual matters and in the final judgment (see on Proverbs 14:21 and Proverbs 19:17 ; and comp. Matthew 18:28 , etc.; Matthew 25:41 , etc.; James 2:13 ).