Proverbs 17:5; Proverbs 17:24; Proverbs 17:17-18

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Proverbs 17:5

5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
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Proverbs 17:24

24 A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
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Proverbs 17:17-18

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.
18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.
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