Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:13
American Standard Version
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
Amplified® Bible
Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor will cry out himself and not be heard.
Contemporary English Version
If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help.
Darby English Version
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
Good News Bible
If you refuse to listen to the cry of the poor, your own cry for help will not be heard.
King James Version
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
New American Standard Bible
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.
New International Version
If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too will cry out and not be answered.
New King James Version
Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not receive an answer.
Revised Standard Version
He who closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself cry out and 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.