Proverbs 17:5
King James Version (KJV)
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
In context
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:5 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go 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.