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Proverbs 17:5

World English Bible

Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

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Proverbs 17:5 in other translations

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

Proverbs 17:5 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:5 in context

  1. 3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
    but Yahweh tests the hearts.
  2. 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
  3. 5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
    He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
  4. 6Children’s children are the crown of old men;
    the glory of children are their parents.
  5. 7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
    much less do lying lips fit a prince.