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He who mocks the (A)poor reproaches his Maker;
He who is (B)glad at disaster will not go unpunished.
[a](C)Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the (D)beauty of sons is their fathers.
(E)Excellent lips are not fitting for a [b]wicked fool,
Even less are (F)lying lips for a noble man.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:6 Lit Sons’ sons
  2. Proverbs 17:7 One who rejects wisdom in rebellion against God