Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:13

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Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry of the poor.

But doubtless care is to be used in the exercise of charity.

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Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:13Proverbs 21:13 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere we have the description and doom of an uncharitable man. 1. His description: He stops his ears at the cry of the poor, at the cry of their wants and miseries (he resolves to take no cognizance of them), at the cry…

commentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 21:13Here we have the description and doom of an uncharitable man. 1. His description: He stops his ears at the cry of the poor, at the cry of their wants and miseries (he resolves to take no cognizance of them), at the cry…Matthew Henry