Proverbs 17:5-14

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.

⁹He that conceals injuries seeks love; But he that hates to hide them separates friends and kindred.

¹⁰A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; But a fool, though scourged, understands not.

¹¹Every bad man stirs up strifes: But the Lord will send out against him an unmerciful messenger.

¹²Care may befall a man of understanding; But fools will meditate evils.

¹³Whoso rewards evil for good, Evil shall not be removed from his house.

¹⁴Rightful rule gives power to words; But sedition and strife precede poverty.