Proverbs 17:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever mocks the poor reviles their Maker; whoever rejoices in their misfortune will not go unpunished.

Cross References

Job 31:29

Had I rejoiced at the destruction of my enemy or exulted when evil came upon him,

Psalm 69:9

I have become an outcast to my kindred, a stranger to my mother’s children.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises the hungry comes up short, but happy the one who is kind to the poor!

Proverbs 14:31

Those who oppress the poor revile their Maker, but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

Proverbs 16:5

Every proud heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured that none will go unpunished.

Jeremiah 17:16

Yet I did not press you to send disaster; the day without remedy I have not desired. You know what passed my lips; it is present before you.

Ezekiel 25:3

Say to the Ammonites: Hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God: Because you jeered at my sanctuary when it was desecrated, at the land of Israel when it was destroyed, and at the house of Judah when they went into exile,

Obadiah 1:10

Because of violence to your brother Jacob, disgrace will cover you, you will be done away with forever!

Obadiah 1:16

As you drank upon my holy mountain, so will all the nations drink continually. Yes, they will drink and swallow, and will become as though they had not been.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

1 John 3:17

If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?