Proverbs 17:3-5

International Children’s Bible

³ A hot furnace tests silver and gold.
    In the same way, the Lord tests a person’s heart.

⁴ An evil person listens to evil words.
    A liar pays attention to cruel words.

⁵ If you make fun of the poor,
    you insult God, who made them.
If you laugh at someone’s trouble,
    you will be punished.