Proverbs 17:3-5

GOD’S WORD Translation

³ The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold,
but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.
⁴ An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
⁵ Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.
Whoever is happy ⌞to see someone’s⌟ distress will not escape punishment.