Proverbs 17:5

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:31

He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.

1 John 3:17

He that hath the substance of this world, and shall see his brother in need, and shall shut up his bowels from him: how doth the charity of God abide in him?

Proverbs 16:5

Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.

Job 31:29

If I have been glad at the downfall of him that hated me, and have rejoiced that evil had found him.

Proverbs 14:21

He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.

Jeremiah 17:16

And I am not troubled, following thee for my pastor: and I have not desired the day of man, thou knowest. That which went out of my lips hath been right in thy sight.

Obadiah 1:16

For as you have drunk upon my holy mountain, so all nations shall drink continually: and they shall drink, and sup up, and they shall be as though they were not.

Ezekiel 25:3

And thou shalt say to the children of Ammon: Hear ye the word of the Lord God: Thus saith the Lord God: Because thou hast said: Ha, ha, upon my sanctuary, because it was profaned: and upon the land of Israel, because it was laid waste: and upon the house of Juda, because they are led into captivity:

Obadiah 1:10

For the slaughter, and for the iniquity against thy brother Jacob, confusion shall cover thee, and thou shalt perish for ever.