Proverbs 17:5 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.”
Proverbs 17:5 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 17:5 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 17:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.”
Proverbs 17:5 — World English Bible
Proverbs 17:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; Andhe that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.”
Proverbs 17:5 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 17:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.”
Proverbs 17:5 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 17:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.”
Proverbs 17:5 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 17:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.”
Proverbs 17:5 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17:5 in Context — Proverbs 17
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.
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What Does Proverbs 17:5 Mean?
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