Proverbs 21:13

Conservative English Version

If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:13

Then I emptied my pockets and said, "If you don't keep your promise, that's what God will do to you. He will empty out everything you own, even taking away your houses." The people answered, "We will keep our promise." Then they praised the LORD and did as they had promised.

Job 29:12

When poor people or orphans cried out for help, I came to their rescue.

Psalm 18:41

They cried out for help, but no one saved them; they called out to you, but there was no answer.

Psalm 58:4

Your words spread poison like the bite of a cobra

Proverbs 1:28

You will ask for my help, but I won't listen; you will search, but you won't find me.

Proverbs 28:27

Giving to the poor will keep you from poverty, but if you close your eyes to their needs, everyone will curse you.

Matthew 6:14

If you forgive others for the wrongs they do to you, your Father in heaven will forgive you.

Matthew 7:2

God will be as hard on you as you are on others! He will treat you exactly as you treat them.

Luke 13:25

Once the owner of the house gets up and locks the door, you will be left standing outside. You will knock on the door and say, "Sir, open the door for us!" But the owner will answer, "I don't know a thing about you!"

Acts 7:57

The council members shouted and covered their ears. At once they all attacked Stephen

1 John 3:17

If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God.