He who mocks the (A)poor taunts his Maker;
He who (B)rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
(C)Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the (D)glory of sons is their fathers.
[a](E)Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,
Much less are (F)lying lips to a prince.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance