Proverbs 17:4-8

⁴A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: But a righteous man attends not to false lips.

⁵He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; And he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: But he that has compassion shall find mercy.

⁶Children’s children are the crown of old men; And their fathers are the glory of children.

^6aThe faithful has the whole world full of wealth; But the faithless not even a farthing.

⁷Faithful lips will not suit a fool; Nor lying lips a just man.

⁸Instruction is to them that use it a gracious reward: And whithersoever it may turn, it shall prosper.