Proverbs 17:3–5

3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;

a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker;

whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.

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.

3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;

liars pay close attention to slander.

5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;

those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But the Lord tests the hearts.

4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;

A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.

5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;

He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

3 A hot furnace tests silver and gold,

but the Lord tests hearts.

4 Evil people listen to evil words.

Liars pay attention to cruel words.

5 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker;

whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold;

But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips;

And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker;

And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

3 The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.

4 The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh a poor man reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.

3 The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, 

but the one who purifies hearts ⸤by fire⸥ is the Lord. 

4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips. 

A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue. 

5 Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. 

Whoever is happy ⸤to see someone’s⸥ distress will not escape punishment. 

3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,

and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;

a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,

and one who rejoices over calamity

will not go unpunished.

3 The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,

and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.

5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;

those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

3 A crucible is for the silver, and a furnace is for the gold,

but Yahweh will test hearts.

4 He who does evil listens to lips of wickedness,

and the liar gives heed to the tongue of mischief.

5 He who mocks the poor insults him who made him;

he who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

3 Fire tests silver. Heat tests gold.

But the Lord tests our hearts.

4 An evil person listens to evil words.

A liar pays attention to words that are harmful.

5 Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker.

Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But the Lord tests hearts.

4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips;

A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;

He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.