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Proverbs 21:13

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:13 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

11When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

12The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.

13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

14A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.

15It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

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