proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. - Free Bible Online

proverbs 17:5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.


      5. (Compare Pr 14:31).
      glad at calamities--rejoicing in others' evil. Such are rightly punished by God, who knows their hearts.

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