v. 5. Whoso mocketh the poor, treating him with contempt on account of his lowly position, reproacheth his Maker, for the Lord gave the poor his station in life; and he that is glad at calamities, rejoicing over the misfortunes which befall others, shall not be unpunished. cf Proverbs 14:31.
Related Commentaries of Proverbs 17:5
Proverbs 17:5
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.b