Proverbs 17:3-7 The Message (MSG)

3. As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan,so our lives are assayed by God.

4. Evil people relish malicious conversation;the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.

5. Whoever mocks poor people insults their Creator;gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.

6. Old people are distinguished by grandchildren;children take pride in their parents.

7. We don’t expect eloquence from fools,nor do we expect lies from our leaders.

Proverbs 17