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Proverbs 17:5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5 · King James Version
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Proverbs 17:5 in other translations
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.
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 wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
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