Proverbs 17:5

Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness

4A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. 5He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.

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Berean Standard Bible
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
American Standard Version (1901)
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Bible in Basic English
Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man’s ruin, shall not be unpunished.
Free Bible Version
Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, and anyone who enjoys the suffering of others will be punished.
Geneva Bible 1599
Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.
King James (Authorized) Version
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
One Unity Resource Bible
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Translation for Translators
Those who make fun of poor people insult God, the one who made the poor people, and those who are happy when someone else has troubles will certainly be punished [LIT] by God.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished.
Noah Webster Bible
He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
World English Bible
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.