Proverbs 17:5

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:5

BSB
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
AKJV
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
CPDV
Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.
ERV
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
NHEB
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
SMT
He mocking to the poor one reproached him making him: and he rejoicing at misfortune shall not be unpunished.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:5
Summary
Mocking poor insults Creator; cruelty brings judgment
Event
Mockery of poor brings judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Judgment