Proverbs 21:13
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
In context
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. 11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
13 Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered. 14 A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath. 15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers. 16 One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:13 in the KJV
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:13 in the NIV
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.