King James Bible
KJVWhoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 21:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that stoppeth his ear against the cry of the poor, shall also cry himself and shall not be heard. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Whoever stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. | |
World English BibleWEB | Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also cry out, but shall not be heard. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is shutting his ear from the cry of the poor, He also doth cry, and is not answered. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. |