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Proverbs 21:13
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
Proverbs 21:13 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 21:13 in other translations
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.
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In context
10 The soul of the wicked man craves evil; his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.
12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin.
13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
15 Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.
16 The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.
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