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Proverbs 17:5

Christian Standard Bible

5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over calamity will not go unpunished.

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American Standard Version

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

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

One who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; One who rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.

New International Version

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

World English Bible

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