Proverbs 17:5
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
In context
3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:5 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities 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.