Proverbs 17:3-5
Wycliffe Bible
3 As silver is proved by fire, and gold is proved by a chimney, so the Lord proveth hearts.
4 An evil man obeyeth to a wicked tongue; and a false man obeyeth to false lips. (An evil person obeyeth a wicked tongue; and a liar obeyeth lies.)
5 He that despiseth a poor man, reproveth his maker; and he that is glad in the falling of another man, shall not be unpunished. (He who despiseth the poor, rebuketh his Maker; and he who is glad in the falling of another person, shall not go unpunished.)
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Proverbs 17:3-5
New International Version
4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:3-5
King James Version
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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Proverbs 17:3-5
New King James Version
3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
(A)But the Lord tests the hearts.
4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a [a]spiteful tongue.
5 (B)He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
(C)He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:4 Lit. destructive
2001 by Terence P. Noble
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