Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:13

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

Context

v.12The righteous man considereth the house of the wicked, Howthe wicked are overthrown to their ruin.

v.13This passage

v.14A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 28:27

    He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  • James 2:13

    For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

  • Psalms 18:41

    They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.

  • Matthew 7:2

    For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.

  • Proverbs 1:28

    Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

  • Isaiah 58:6

    Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?