Proverbs 17:5

The Proverbs of Solomon

5 d He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
e He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

  1. Cross References
    Proverbs 14:31
    He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
  2. Cross References
    Job 31:29
    If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, Or lifted myself up when evil found him
    Proverbs 24:17
    Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles.
    1 Corinthians 13:6
    Does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth.
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