Proverbs 21:13
King James Version (KJV)
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
In context
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:13 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.