Proverbs 17:5
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
In context
3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
Proverbs 17:5 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.