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Proverbs 17:5
Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
Proverbs 17:5 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 17:5 in other translations
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
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In context
2 A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
3 The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
4 A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
5 Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.
7 Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.
8 An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.
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