“Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.”
Proverbs 17:5 (WEB)
Context Reading
3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,but Yahweh tests the hearts. 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips.A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men;the glory of children is their parents. 7Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,much less do lying lips fit a prince.