Proverbs 21:13

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

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WEBBE

Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard.

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

He whose ears are stopped at the cry of the poor, will himself get no answer to his cry for help.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 13

Such as oppress the poor by beating down wages, such as will not relieve according to their ability those in distress, and those in authority who neglect to do justice, stop their ears at the cry of the poor. But doubtless care is to be used in the exercise of charity.

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