Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor (for mercy), he also shall cry himself, but shall not he heard - (Proverbs 1:28.) Retribution in kind (James 2:13). The unmerciful toward their fellow-men shall cry in vain for mercy from God (Matthew 18:30-35).