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Proverbs 17:5 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. "

Proverbs 17:5

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3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

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See here how great the sin is of those who trample on the poor. Some laugh at their needs, mock their plain appearance, insult them because they are poor, and take advantage of their weakness to hurt them. In doing so, they insult their Maker. They show great contempt for God, who has placed the poor in their condition, cares for them, and can reduce any of us to the same state whenever he chooses. Those who insult their Maker in this way should know that they will be held accountable for it (Matthew 25:40-41; Proverbs 14:31).

See also the danger faced by those who take pleasure in other people’s troubles. If someone is glad when disaster comes, so that he can build himself up on the ruins of others, or enjoys seeing God’s judgments at work, he should know that he will not escape punishment. The same cup will be put into his hand (Ezekiel 25:6-7).

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Proverbs 14:31

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Sirach 34:18

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"One who corrects a mocker invites insult. One who reproves a wicked man invites abuse."

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Sirach 19:5

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"He who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned."

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"Blessed is he who considers the poor. The LORD will deliver him in the day of evil."

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Job 12:5

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"In the thought of him who is at ease there is contempt for misfortune. It is ready for them whose foot slips."

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Proverbs 17:1

"Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife."

Proverbs 17:2

"A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers."

Proverbs 17:3

"The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts."

Proverbs 17:4

"An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue."

Proverbs 17:6

"Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents."

Proverbs 17:7

"Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince."

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