Proverbs 17:5-7
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5 Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. He will punish those who rejoice at others’ misfortunes.
6 An old man’s grandchildren are his crowning glory. A child’s glory is his father.
7 Truth from a rebel or lies from a king are both unexpected.
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Proverbs 17:5-7
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5 Whoever mocks the poor(A) shows contempt for their Maker;(B)
whoever gloats over disaster(C) will not go unpunished.(D)
6 Children’s children(E) are a crown to the aged,
and parents are the pride of their children.
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(F)
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