Proverbs 21:13

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

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

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

14 A gift in secret pacifies anger, and a bribe in the cloak, strong wrath.

15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

WEB World English Bible: Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
KJV King James Version: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, 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.