A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,(A)
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.(B)

A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,(C)
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity

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