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

Proverbs 17:5 (KJV) |

Proverbs 17:5

From Proverbs 17, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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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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