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Proverbs 21:13
He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:13 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
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 desireth evil, he will not have pity on his neighbour.
11 When a pestilent man is punished, the little one will be wiser: and if he follow the wise, he will receive knowledge.
12 The just considereth seriously the house of the wicked, that he may withdraw the wicked from evil.
13 He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself, and shall not be heard.
14 A secret present quencheth anger: and a gift in the bosom, the greatest wrath.
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: and dread to them that work iniquity.
16 A man that shall wander out of the way of doctrine, shall abide in the company of the giants.
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