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Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, He will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
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The Law of Reciprocity
Commentators unanimously connect this verse to a principle of divine reciprocity. Citing New Testament passages like James 2:13, they explain that the mercy we show to others is the mercy we can expect to receive from God and man. As one scholar puts it, 'The same measure he has measured shall be measured to him again.'
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19th Century
Anglican
He also will cry out himself, but will not be heard. —Because he showed no mercy. (Matthew 18:30; [Reference James 2:1…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor For want of bread; or, "of the weak", as the Septuagint and other vers…
Presbyterian
Those who oppress the poor by beating down wages, those who will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority w…
