Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. New Living Translation Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need. English Standard Version Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered. Berean Study Bible Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. New American Standard Bible He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered. King James Bible Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. Christian Standard Bible The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will himself also call out and not be answered. Contemporary English Version If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help. Good News Translation If you refuse to listen to the cry of the poor, your own cry for help will not be heard. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will himself also call out and not be answered. International Standard Version Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered. NET Bible The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered. New Heart English Bible Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He that shuts his ears that he will not hear the poor, he also will call out to God, and he will not answer him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will call and not be answered. JPS Tanakh 1917 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry himself, but shall not be answered. New American Standard 1977 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered. Jubilee Bible 2000 Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself but shall not be heard. King James 2000 Bible Whosoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. American King James Version Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. American Standard Version Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard. Brenton Septuagint Translation He that stops his ears from hearing the poor, himself also shall cry, and there shall be none to hear him. Douay-Rheims Bible He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard. Darby Bible Translation Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard. English Revised Version Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard. Webster's Bible Translation Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. World English Bible Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. Study Bible The King's Heart…12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; He brings the wicked to ruin. 13Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. 14A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.… Cross References Matthew 18:30 But he refused. Instead, he went and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay his debt. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. 1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? Job 29:12 because I rescued the poor who cried out and the fatherless who had no helper. Treasury of Scripture Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. stoppeth Psalm 58:4 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; Zechariah 7:11 But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. Acts 7:57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, at Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: … Nehemiah 5:1-5,13 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews… cry himself Proverbs 1:28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: Psalm 18:41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. Luke 13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Lexicon Whoever shutsאֹטֵ֣ם (’ō·ṭêm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 331: To close, to contract his ears אָ֭זְנוֹ (’ā·zə·nōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 241: Broadness, the ear to the cry מִזַּעֲקַת־ (miz·za·‘ă·qaṯ-) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 2201: A shriek, outcry of the poor, דָּ֑ל (dāl) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1800: Dangling, weak, thin he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are too גַּֽם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and shall cry out יִ֝קְרָ֗א (yiq·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7121: To call, proclaim, read and receive no answer. יֵעָנֶֽה׃ (yê·‘ā·neh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6030: To answer, respond (13) He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.--Because he showed no mercy. (Comp. Matthew 5:7; Matthew 18:30; James 2:13.)Verse 13. - Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor. A twofold retribution is threatened on the unmerciful man. He also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. He himself shall tall into distress, and shall appeal to his neighbours for help in vain. "With the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again" (Luke 6:38). This is true also in spiritual matters and in the final judgment (see on Proverbs 14:21 and Proverbs 19:17; and comp. Matthew 18:28, etc.; Matthew 25:41, etc.; James 2:13). 21:9. It is best to shun bitter contention by pouring out the heart before God. For by prudence and patience, with constant prayer, the cross may be removed. 10. The evil desires of a wicked man's heart, lead to baseness in his conduct. 11. The simple may be made wise by punishments on the wicked, and by instructions to those who are willing to be taught. 12. Good men envy not the prosperity of evil-doers; they see there is a curse on them. 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. 14. If money can conquer the fury of the passions, shall reason, the fear of God, and the command of Christ, be too weak to bridle them? 15. There is true pleasure only in the practice of religion. 16. Of all wanderers in the ways of sin, those are in the most dangerous condition who turn aside into the ways of darkness. Yet there is hope even for them in the all-sufficient Saviour; but let them flee to him without delay. 17. A life of worldly pleasure brings ruin on men. 18. The righteous is often delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead, and so seems as a ransom for him. 19. Unbridled passions spoil the comfort of all relations. 20. The plenty obtained by prudence, industry, and frugality, is desirable. But the foolish misspend what they have upon their lusts. 21. True repentance and faith will lead him that relies on the mercy of God in Christ, to follow after righteousness and mercy in his own conduct. 22. Those that have wisdom, often do great things, even against those confident of their strength. 23. It is our great concern to keep our souls from being entangled and disquieted. 24. Pride and haughtiness make men passionate; such continually deal in wrath, as if it were their trade to be angry. 25,26. Here is the misery of the slothful; their hands refuse to labour in an honest calling, by which they might get an honest livelihood; yet their hearts cease not to covet riches, pleasures, and honours, which cannot be obtained without labour. But the righteous and industrious have their desires satisfied. 27. When holiness is pretended, but wickedness intended, that especially is an abomination. 28. The doom of a false witness is certain. 29. A wicked man bids defiance to the terrors of the law and the rebukes of Providence. But a good man asks, What does God require of me? 30,31. Means are to be used, but, after all, our safety and salvation are only of the Lord. In our spiritual warfare we must arm ourselves with the whole armour of God; but our strength must be in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 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