Proverbs 17:5 - Compare All Versions

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Whoever mocks poor people insults their Creator; gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.

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

He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker; whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.

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

Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.

He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker, And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished. [Job 31:29; Prov 14:31; Obad 12]

Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.

Mock the poor, will you? You insult your Creator every time you do! If you make fun of others’ misfortune, you’d better watch out—your punishment is on its way.

Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.