Proverbs 21:13

New International Version

Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:13

I also shook out the folds of my robe and said, “In this way may God shake out of their house and possessions anyone who does not keep this promise. So may such a person be shaken out and emptied!” At this the whole assembly said, “Amen,” and praised the Lord. And the people did as they had promised.

Job 29:12

because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist them.

Psalm 18:41

They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the Lord, but he did not answer.

Psalm 58:4

Their venom is like the venom of a snake, like that of a cobra that has stopped its ears,

Proverbs 1:28

“Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me,

Proverbs 28:27

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Matthew 6:14

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew 7:2

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Luke 13:25

Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’

Acts 7:57

At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him,

1 John 3:17

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?