Psa 12:5, Pro 17:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. The writer intimates his confidence by depicting God's actions (compare ; ) as coming to save the poor at whom the wicked sneer ( ).

‏ Psalms 12:5

5. The writer intimates his confidence by depicting God's actions (compare Psa 9:19; 10:12) as coming to save the poor at whom the wicked sneer (Psa 10:5).

‏ Proverbs 17:5

5. (Compare Pr 14:31).

glad at calamities--rejoicing in others' evil. Such are rightly punished by God, who knows their hearts.