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What does Proverbs 17:5 mean?
"Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished."
— Proverbs 17:5 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
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