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Proverbs 21:13

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 21:13 in other translations

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

Proverbs 21:13 · World English Bible

Proverbs 21:13 in context

  1. 11When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise; And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
  2. 12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, How the wicked are overthrown to their ruin.
  3. 13Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
  4. 14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.
  5. 15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.