“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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The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.