Proverbs 21:13

New Century Version

Whoever ignores the poor when they cry for help will also cry for help and not be answered.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:13

Also I shook out the folds of my robe and said, “In this way may God shake out everyone who does not keep his promise. May God shake him out of his house and out of the things that are his. Let that person be shaken out and emptied!” Then the whole group said, “Amen,” and they praised the Lord. So the people did what they had promised.

Job 29:12

because I saved the poor who called out and the orphan who had no one to help.

Psalm 18:41

They called for help, but no one came to save them. They called to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

Psalm 58:4

They are like poisonous snakes, like deaf cobras that stop up their ears

Proverbs 1:28

“Then you will call to me, but I will not answer. You will look for me, but you will not find me.

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will have everything he needs, but the one who ignores the poor will receive many curses.

Matthew 6:14

Yes, if you forgive others for their sins, your Father in heaven will also forgive you for your sins.

Matthew 7:2

You will be judged in the same way that you judge others, and the amount you give to others will be given to you.

Luke 13:25

When the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside and knock on the door and say, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’

Acts 7:57

Then they shouted loudly and covered their ears and all ran at Stephen.

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.