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Proverbs 17:5

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5 · King James Version

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.

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