Proverbs 21:13 “Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out an…”

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

World English Bible

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

American Standard Version

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that stoppeth his eare at the crying of the poore, he shall also cry and not be heard.

Darby Translation

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.

Bible in Basic English

He whose ears are stopped at the cry of the poor, will himself get no answer to his cry for help.

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Cross references

“stoppeth”

Psalm 58:4 Acts 7:57 Zechariah 7:11

Psalm 58:4 · BSB

Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like a cobra that shuts its ears,

Acts 7:57 · BSB

At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him.

Zechariah 7:11 · BSB

But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing.

“at”

Proverbs 28:27 Matthew 6:14 James 2:13–16 Matthew 7:2 Matthew 18:30–35 Isaiah 1:15–17

Proverbs 28:27 · BSB

Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.

Matthew 6:14 · BSB

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

James 2:13–16 · BSB

For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Matthew 7:2 · BSB

For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Matthew 18:30–35 · BSB

But he refused. Instead, he went and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay his debt.

Isaiah 1:15–17 · BSB

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

“cry himself”

Proverbs 1:28 Psalm 18:41 Luke 13:25

Proverbs 1:28 · BSB

Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.

Psalm 18:41 · BSB

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer.

Luke 13:25 · BSB

After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.

14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

Read Proverbs 21