Old Testament · VERSE 5

Proverbs 17:5

King James Version

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

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Proverbs 17:5 in context

Proverbs 17:3

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

Proverbs 17:4

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Proverbs 17:5SELECTED VERSE

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Proverbs 17:7

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

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