Proverbs 21:13

The King’s Heart · Proverbs 21:1–31
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Translations

Modern
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.
Traditional
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Literal
One shutting his ears to the cry of the poor, he also will cry out, and will not be answered.
Latin
Qui obturat aurem suam ad clamorem pauperis, et ipse clamabit, et non exaudietur.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer.

Notes

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Parallels

Psalm 21:1–13

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Denied to Those Who are Deaf to the Cry of the Poor Being Poor Generosity Helping the Homeless Helping the Poor Homelessness Poor: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Protests Selfish People The Ear: Not to be Stopped at Cry of the Poor The Poor: Punishment For: Refusing to Assist Wicked (People): Prayer of