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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.

Verse in context — Proverbs 17

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.

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