Proverbs 17:3-5

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³ A crucible ·tests [or refines] silver and a furnace gold,
but the Lord ·tests [or refines] hearts.

⁴ Evil people listen to ·evil words [^Lguilty lips].
Liars pay attention to ·cruel words [^La destructive tongue].

⁵ Whoever ·mistreats [ridicules; mocks] the poor insults their Maker;
whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will ·be punished [^Lnot go unpunished].