Proverbs 21:13 net — The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

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"The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered."

— Proverbs 21:13, NET Bible

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Proverbs 21 — Context

10

The appetite of the wicked has desired evil; his neighbor is shown no favor in his eyes.

11

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

12

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

13

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

14

A gift given in secret subdues anger, and a bribe given secretly subdues strong wrath.

15

Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

16

The one who wanders from the way of wisdom will end up in the company of the departed.

Proverbs 21:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 21:13 say?
Proverbs 21:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.”
Where is Proverbs 21:13 in the Bible?
Proverbs 21:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 13.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 21:13.
What translation should I read Proverbs 21:13 in?
Proverbs 21:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 21:13?
Proverbs 21:13 reads (NET): “The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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