Proverbs 17:5
King James VersionSource notes
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.”
Context
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3The fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6Children’s children the crown of old men; and the glory of children their fathers.
7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8A gift a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.