King James Version
What Does Proverbs 17:5 Mean?
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
Context
3
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent
6
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent: Heb. A lip of excellency lying: Heb. a lip of lying
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(5) **Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker.**—See above on Proverbs 14:31.
**He that is glad at calamities.**—Of enemies. (Comp. Proverbs 24:18; Job 31:29.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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