Proverbs 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
In context
10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: His neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: And when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: But God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: And a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding Shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:13 in the ESV
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.