Proverbs 17:5

New Century Version

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker; whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.

Cross References

Job 31:29

“I have not been happy when my enemies fell or laughed when they had trouble.

Psalm 69:9

My strong love for your Temple completely controls me. When people insult you, it hurts me.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

Proverbs 14:31

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord hates those who are proud. They will surely be punished.

Jeremiah 17:16

Lord, I didn’t run away from being the shepherd you wanted. I didn’t want the terrible day to come. You know everything I have said; you see all that is happening.

Ezekiel 25:3

Say to them, ‘Hear the word of the Lord God. This is what the Lord God says: You were glad when my Temple was dishonored, when the land of Israel was ruined, and when the people of Judah were taken away as captives.

Obadiah 1:10

You did violence to your relatives, the Israelites, so you will be covered with shame and destroyed forever.

Obadiah 1:16

Because you drank in my Temple, all the nations will drink on and on. They will drink and drink until they disappear.

Romans 12:15

Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad.

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.