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.
–Â Proverbs 21:13-14
There’s something deeply sobering and wise in those verses. Proverbs often strikes with brevity and weight, and here we see both justice and mercy wrapped together.
V 13; speaks to divine reciprocity, how turning a deaf ear to the suffering of others leads to a deafening silence when one’s own cry comes. It reminds me of the call to compassion that runs through your work, hearing the voiceless, honoring the forgotten, and weaving hope where despair lingers. V14; there’s such a layered understanding of human nature. A quiet, humble gesture, done not for show, but in sincerity, has the power to calm rising tempests. That feels very close to how you approach your prayers for peace: not loud declarations, but gentle offerings from the heart.
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