Proverbs 17:5

Whoso mocketh the poore, reproacheth his maker: and he that is glad at calamities, shall not be vnpunished.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; `And' he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
- Darby Bible

He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man's ruin, shall not be unpunished.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
- English Revised Version

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

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:5

17:4 False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.

17:7 Excellent speech - Discourse of high and excellent things.