Proverbs 17:5
Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker 1 and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished. 1
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4The evildoer pays attention to wicked lips; 1 a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. 1
6Grandchildren are the crown of the aged 1 and parents bring honor to their children. 1
Cross References
Job 31:29If I have rejoiced at the destruction of anyone who hated me 1 or congratulated myself when disaster overtook him, 1 then bring charges against me! 1
Proverbs 14:21The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, 1 but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed. 1
Proverbs 16:5Yahweh hates everyone who has an arrogant heart, 1 but be sure of this, they will not go unpunished. 1
Jeremiah 17:16As for me, I did not run from being a shepherd following you. I did not long for the day of disaster. 1 You know the proclamations that came from my lips. They were made in your presence. 1
Obadiah 1:10Because of the violence done to your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame, and you will be cut off forever.
Obadiah 1:12But do not gloat over your brother's day, in the day of his misfortune, and do not rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction; do not boast in the day of their distress.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:5
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. Note, 1. Those that design to do ill support themselves by falsehood and lying: A wicked doer gives ear, with a great deal of pleasure, to false lips, that will justify him in the ill he does, to those that aim to make public disturbances, catch greedily at libels, and false stories, that defame the government and the administration. 2. Those that take the liberty to tell lies take a pleasure in hearing them told: A liar gives… Read the whole commentary →