(A)The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
    (B)and the Lord tests hearts.
An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
    and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Whoever mocks the poor (C)insults his Maker;
    he who is (D)glad at calamity will not go (E)unpunished.

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