5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.(A)
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
11 Evil people seek only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
13 Evil will not depart from the house of one who returns evil for good.(A)
26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
26 To impose a fine on the innocent is not right or to flog the noble for their integrity.(A)
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