Proverbs 17:5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
In other versions
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; `And' he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
ASV
Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
BBE
Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
DBY
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
WEB
Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
YLT
Whoso mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
ENG
He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
WBT
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
BSB
In context
3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
