Proverbs 21:13
“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Cross-References
“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”
“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:”
“Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.”