Proverbs 21:13 - Tree of Life Version Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, will also cry out but not be answered. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor will cry out himself and not be heard. [Matt. 18:30-34; James 2:13.] American Standard Version (1901) Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard. Common English Bible Those who close their ears to the cries of the poor will themselves call out but receive no answer. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever blocks his ears to the outcry of the poor shall also cry out himself, and he will not be heeded. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard. |
Also I shook out my garment, and said, “In this way may God shake out from His house and from His property every one that does not keep this promise. In this way may he be shaken out and emptied!” And all the assembly replied, “Amen!” and they praised Adonai. So the people did according to this promise.
for I saved the poor who cried for help, and the orphan who had no one to help him;
You also made my enemies turn their backs to me. I cut off those who hate me.
The wicked are strangers from the womb. Speaking lies, they go astray from birth.
Then they will cry out to me, but I will not answer! They will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.
One who gives to the poor will not lack, but one who shuts his eyes will have many curses.
“For if you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
For with the judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Once the Master of the household gets up and shuts the door, and you’re standing outside and begin knocking on the door, saying, ‘Master, open up for us,’ then He will say to you, ‘I don’t know where you come from.’
But they covered their ears; and crying out with a loud voice, they rushed at him with one impulse.
But if someone has material possessions and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?