Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:5
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Berean Standard Bible
He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over 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.
World English Bible
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
American Standard Version
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
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